Accompanist I
Classificaiton: Accompanist I
Department: The School of Music within the Division of
Academic Affairs has a mission to grow artistry, build community
and advance distinction. These pillars are achieved by fostering an
environment in which individual achievement and artistic expression
thrive fully and equitably for our students. The School of Music
offers a wide spectrum of degree programs and options with an
overall emphasis in musical performance. The department’s goal is
to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the
highest level of individual capability. We seek an exceptional
individual to join our team as the Accompanist I. The ideal
candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an
active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices
and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity,
and kindness.
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $23.83 – $26.31 per hour
Appointment Type:
Time Base:
Work Schedule: Intermittent on an as-needed hourly basis
based on departmental needs. This is a temporary, intermittent
position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of
renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.
Hours will not exceed 1,000 per fiscal year. Non-benefits
position.
About CSUF:
Job Summary:
Essential Qualifications:
Special training or coursework that would facilitate composing and
improvising music and/or coaching and accompanying. Previous
experience which has led to a thorough familiarity with
accompanying choral groups and soloists and coaching performing
artists. Knowledge of the fundamentals of harmony, as well as skill
in playing one or more musical instruments as an accompanist.
Ability to select appropriate dance music. Ability to compose or
improvise music, coach performing artists, and transcribe music
from recordings.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if
the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it
is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to complete the background check
satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU
employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of music theory and harmonic structure,
along with strong sight-reading ability to accurately interpret and
perform from written scores. The position requires skill in
accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and/or dancers in
instructional and performance settings. The individual must be able
to follow oral and written instructions effectively and work
collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff within an
academic environment to support instructional objectives.
Special Working Conditions:
Notice of
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact
Information for Title IX Coordinator
Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an
environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty
thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student
and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits
discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity,
national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of
employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of
California.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the
strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are
not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an
Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching
Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant
position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the
inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee
from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to
successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of
the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission
on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard
Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to
complete all sections of the online application form will be
disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring
any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty
positions.
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU)
will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented
employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be
subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment
with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 (9:00 PM)
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