Temporary Piano Performance Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Position 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
August 30, 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 educationSMTD has 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty as well as 55 contract, continuing and adjunct faculty. There are currently over 550 students in SMTD, with 375 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in residential and online degree programs. SMTD is housed in the University Center for the Arts, a nationally recognized state-of the art 350,000 square foot facility, that includes a 550-seat concert hall, a 275-seat organ and chamber music recital hall, a 320-seat thrust theatre, a 100-seat black box theatre, a 200-seat dance theatre, dedicated rehearsal, production and research spaces, along with classrooms, labs and practice rooms.
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 August 30, 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, CSU conducts 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.