Accompanist - Urgent Hiring

We are searching for an expert Accompanist to join our high calibre team at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accompanist is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in planning, critical thinking and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Accompanist at University of Utah today!

Details

Open Date 04/19/2023

Requisition Number PRN13631N

Job Title Accompanist

Working Title Accompanist

Job Grade B

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 2

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work schedule will depend on your availability. The job can be as little as 4 hours a week, but up to 18, depending on applicant’s schedule and departmental need. The most current information will be made available during the interview.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00723 - Virginia Tanner Creative Dance

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 16 to 18

Close Date

Job Summary

Provide live musical accompaniment for children’s creative/ballet/modern dance classes at the Tanner Dance studio on the University of Utah campus and/or offsite at partner elementary schools throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Mileage compensation is provided if accompanist plays in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Accompany departmental classes, auditions and rehearsals. Continuously research and build appropriate repertoire. May serve as an assistant accompanist or musician for departmental rehearsals, performances, guest instructors and choreographers. May perform supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in piano (preferably as an accompanist for a dance class), and demonstrated communications skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service is required.

Preferences

Proficiency in piano or other musical instrument accompaniment. Ability to improvise skillfully in a variety of musical styles. Music reading skills, and the ability to use written music as a springboard for improvisation. Ability to play music for long periods of time while remaining attentive, alert, and engaged with a dance class. Ability to quickly respond to verbal and visual cues and and incorporate directions into improvisational musical performances. Ability to take direction, work well with others, and communicate effectively with adults as well as children.

Additionally, previous experience as an accompanist for dance, choir, theatre or other ensemble rehearsals is a plus. Previous experience working in settings where musical improvisation and/or sight-reading is required is a plus.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Benefits of working as a Accompanist in Salt Lake City, UT:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary