Temporary Staff Accompanist, Piano, Fine and Performing Arts

PRIMARY DUTY:  Collaborative artist who will serve as pianist for rehearsals and performances, as well as coordinate student and other staff accompanist assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as pianist for three choral ensembles in rehearsals, concerts, and tours.
• Serve as pianist for select students, including studio lessons and recital appearances.
• Serve as collaborative artist for faculty and guest artists.
• Coordinate student and other staff accompanist assignments for applied studios.
• Other piano related duties

REQUIREMENTS:

        Education:  Bachelor’s degree

        Certification/License:              

        Experience/Skills:  The successful candidate must be an excellent sight reader with solid and versatile piano technical skills. The candidate will also have experience performing all levels of collaborative literature with vocalists, instrumentalists, and in various choral ensembles. In addition, the Staff Accompanist must be professional, dependable, and collegial. Demonstrated ability to work positively with students, faculty, and staff is important. Sufficient mastery of the English language is also required.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

        Education: Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano    

        Skills:  Prior successful experience as a collaborative artist at the university level.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  The Staff Accompanist will work in air-conditioned performance spaces.  Appropriate COVID-19 precautions (masks indoors, social distancing, etc.) are required.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Staff Accompanist will oversee a small number of student accompanist assignments.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:  Steinway grand pianos (performance spaces), a Steinway baby grand piano (office), and various pianos in faculty offices.         

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The Staff Accompanist must be able to complete essential functions and have the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 7,200 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, names Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $7,200 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE:  January 4, 2022           

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, links to recordings, and contact information for at least three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.