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    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Natchitoches, LA)


    COLLABORATIVE PIANIST IN MUSICAL THEATRE (NINE MONTH STAFF)

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    COLLABORATIVE PIANIST IN MUSICAL THEATRE (NINE MONTH STAFF)

    Salary

     

    $43,800.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Natchitoches, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

     

    999127

     

    Department

     

    Northwestern State University

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/18/2025

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

     

    About this Job

     

    Northwestern State University (NSU) seeks applications for a Collaborative Pianist in Musical Theatre beginning August 2026. Responsibilities may include providing piano accompaniment for performances, juries, and recitals. The Pianist's primary duties/responsibilities are to serve the NSU Theatre and Dance Department by assisting the Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre as an accompanist for lessons, rehearsals, performances. Duties may also include serving as Assistant Music Director and/or conductor for musical theatre performances. A strong knowledge of the musical theatre canon is required. A strong respect for and an ability to work well with colleagues is essential.

     

    This is a 9-month staff position without teaching responsibilities.

    INTERNAL SEARCH ONLY

    To apply: Deadline: February 2, 2026. Review of applications begins immediately. Please send the following materials in one PDF file: cover letter, vita, transcripts, and a list of three references with contact information. Send to :

     

    Scott Burrell, Director

     

    The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts Northwestern State University

    Natchitoches, LA 71497

    Email: [email protected]

     

    Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

     

    The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

    NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

    Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and 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.

     

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

     

    All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected] .

     

    In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected] . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected] . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .

     

    *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to

     

    [email protected] .

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Shall be credentialed and in good standing by relative credentialing agencies, if appropriate.

    + Shall be effective playing the assigned subject material.

    + Shall meet the required standards defined by the University.

    + Shall have a minimum of 5 years' experience or equivalent in the practice of area of study, or as required by accreditation agencies.

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

     

    + Be committed to excellence in teaching, service, and professional growth and scholarship.

    + Assists the Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre as accompanist for lessons, rehearsals, and performances. Duties may also include serving as Assistant Music Director and/or conductor for musical theatre performances.

    + Utilizes a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to targeted domain of learning.

    + Work a 40-hour work week.

    + Maintains appropriate expertise and competencies.

    + Demonstrates knowledge of school goals and objectives.

    + Maintains confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy.

    + Represents school in professional manner in all activities.

    + Accompanies special event performances with students off campus in the community as well as department events like orientation and additional master classes as needed.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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