Collaborative Piano Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Job DescriptionPosition Summary:

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance may seek full time or park time, temporary or special Music Instructors to provide collaborative piano support to ensembles, instrumental majors, and/or vocal majors in CSU's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, and in administrative roles coordinating special programs.

Applicants are added to the pool list throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are made during the late spring and early summer for fall semester, during the early fall semester for spring and during the spring semester for the summer term.

Full Consideration Date:

December 31, 2026

Brief Work Unit Description:

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD) at Colorado State Universityempowers students to create, collaborate, innovate, and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy, and service,we elevate arts education.

Salary Range:

$46,000 - $50,000 9-month base salary (prorated for part-time work).

Essential Job Duties:

• Rehearse and perform with students for lessons, performances, studio classes, master classes, competitions, and juries (vocal and instrumental assignments as needed).

• Accompany opera rehearsals and performances.

• Accompany daily vocal ensemble rehearsals and performances.

• Accompany for Freshman Voice Class.

• Accompany for auditions as requested.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Supervision:

Does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance or Collaborative Piano with evidence of significant accompanying experience (at least 5 years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Piano Performance with evidence of significant accompanying experience (at least 2 years).

Application Instructions:

Submit a cover letter, an updated CV/Resume, and a single Word document or .pdf file with links to audio/video recordings of recent collaborative performances via the "Media" required document.

This pool expires on December 31, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,CSUconducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.