Staff Collaborative Pianist - Music

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

20h

About The Position

This professional position provides musical accompaniment for rehearsals, performances, and special events in the School of Music, collaborating regularly with students and faculty. The position reports to the Director of Accompanying.

The Staff Collaborative Pianist accompanies degree recitals, upper-level juries, vocal seminars, studio classes and recitals, large ensemble settings, and School of Music-sponsored competitions and vocal auditions. The pianist may also substitute for other collaborative pianists, accompany other performances, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants should submit at least three links to video recordings of recent collaborative performances with both instrumentalists and vocalists, along with a repertoire list. Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply by January 15, 2027.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in collaborative piano, piano performance, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience; experience obtained during undergraduate and graduate studies may be considered.
• Experience accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and choir.
• Technical and musical mastery of the keyboard.
• Strong sight-reading skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse body of musicians.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, with a general understanding of application software and the internet.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in collaborative piano or piano performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide musical accompaniment for rehearsals, performances, and special events in the School of Music.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for degree recitals and upper-level juries.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for vocal seminars.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for studio classes and studio recitals.
• Serve as collaborative pianist in large ensemble settings.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for School of Music-sponsored competitions and vocal auditions.
• Substitute for other collaborative pianists when needed.
• Serve as collaborative pianist for other performances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level