Piano Accompanist (PT, 10-Month) - Fine and Performing Arts

Piano Accompanist (PT, 10-Month) - Fine and Performing Arts - Riverside City College

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 10/04/24

Department: Fine & Performing Arts (R)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus: Riverside
Physical location of the position: Offsite Location
If off-site, please specify location. COIL School for the Arts
Employment Type: Part-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week 19
Position Length: 10-month
Salary Range: Grade M
Salary Amount: $38.90-$47.33
Salary Type: Hourly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function: BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the area Dean performs on the piano and accompanies voice classes, choral ensembles, vocal and instrumental applied lessons; works with the music faculty and staff to schedule recitals, recital rehearsals and the scheduling of maintenance and upkeep of all the campus pianos.
Education: EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Music is required. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in Music is desired.
Experience: EXPERIENCE:
Directly related professional performance experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Standard musical performance practice. Basic filing procedures.

ABILITY TO: Perform on the piano is required, additional instruments are preferred; read music; perform various technical and artistic support duties for the College's Music and Commercial Music disciplines; compile and maintain accurate and complete records for special events and performances; develop and maintain filing system for College's music collection; communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public; establish and maintain effective relationships with others; operate personal computer in support of duties.
Licenses/Certifications: LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None
Other: COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS: Students; faculty; staff; event and performance-related vendors; piano maintenance personnel; public.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Flexible scheduling necessary to accommodate classes, rehearsals, and performances.
Duties and Responsibilities: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Accompanies voice classes; performs the piano parts to vocal selections at sight and is musically sensitive to instructor's and performer's needs.
2. Accompanies choral ensemble classes; performs the piano parts to the ensemble selections at sight and is musically sensitive to instructor's and performer's needs.
3. Accompanies students in applied instruction, recitals, and recital rehearsals; performs the piano parts to all selections at sight and is musically sensitive to instructor's and performer's needs.
4. Practices and prepares difficult repertoire for performance with ensembles and applied students.
5. Assists students in recital rehearsals; helps prepare students to better perform musically with a piano in a public performance.
6. Assists faculty and staff to set schedules for recitals and recital rehearsals.
7. Assists faculty and staff to set maintenance and upkeep of all campus pianos.
8. Participates in other training designed to maintain current knowledge of repertoire and performance practices.
9. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
10. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
11. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. Positions less than 20 hours per week are not entitled to benefits.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only: The daily starting and ending times for this position will be determined by the supervisor and employee (not to exceed 19 hours per week for 10 months) based on events, programs, or services that the position is supporting. These hours may vary from day to day where support of the assigned program or service requires fluctuation in the daily schedule.
Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents: Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated start date: December 2024
Application Deadline: 10-04-2024
Special Comments: IMPORTANT NOTICES:

*Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

*An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

*Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!

*Letters of reference must be non-confidential and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

*Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

*The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

*The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources and Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted: Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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