Part-time Collaborative Pianist

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time. Serve as a staff accompanist in instrumental (primarily) and vocal studios, as well as additional duties to be assigned (such as public performances, accompanying recitals, studio classes, and juries.) One hour of accompanying is equivalent to approximately one workload hour. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Serve as a staff accompanist in the Institute of Music. Hours outside of lessons and coaching will be necessary to practice and prepare repertoire for meetings with students. Maintain a high level of professional competence for the duties of this position, including attendance at appropriate meetings for continued professional development, as well as performance as appropriate both within and outside of the University community. Must be available for Tuesday evening choir rehearsal (7-9pm) at DePauw. Will likely be needed on Mondays and for up to three days per week on campus. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Prior experience in performance and collaborative piano desired.
Basic: Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
General working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Google applications.
Extensive organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Familiar with and adaptable to a variety of musical styles.
Ability to work flexible hours. Must be available on some nights and weekends during IOM events.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in performance and collaborative piano desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as a staff accompanist in the Institute of Music.
Hours outside of lessons and coaching will be necessary to practice and prepare repertoire for meetings with students.
Maintain a high level of professional competence for the duties of this position, including attendance at appropriate meetings for continued professional development, as well as performance as appropriate both within and outside of the University community.
Must be available for Tuesday evening choir rehearsal (7-9pm) at DePauw. Will likely be needed on Mondays and for up to three days per week on campus.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University.
Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Additional voluntary benefits
Tuition Remission and Exchange
Relocation Allowance
retirement savings plan
employee discounts
access to University resources
Vacation Time
Personal Time (hourly)
Sick Time policies
Cigna Employee Assistance benefit
Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
Indoor Tennis and Track Center
University Libraries
Peeler art galleries
Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
Ubben lecture series
Free athletic events
Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
Employee discounted meal plan
Free parking
Nature park, including walking and biking trails
Personal duplicating and printing discounts