• SUA 2 | Music Accompanist

    slippery rock university (Slippery Rock, PA)


    SUA 2 | Music Accompanist

     

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    Please see Special Instructions for more details.

     

    Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration given to applications received by December 27, 2025.

     

    Posting Details

    Position Details

    Posting Number N01153

     

    Classification Title SUA 2 | Music Accompanist

     

    Working Title SUA 2 | Music Accompanist

     

    Employee Group Professional

     

    Bargaining Unit SCUPA

     

    Location Main Campus

     

    Department Music

     

    Pay Rate $24.60/hr.

     

    Employment Type Regular PT

     

    Work Schedule

     

    To be arranged based on the needs of the various vocal ensemble directors, faculty and students in the department of Music.

     

    Approximately 30 hours per week.

     

    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    Accompany the University Choirs and Opera Performances during weekly rehearsals; performances at dress rehearsals, concerts, and tours as determined by the performance schedule.

     

    Work with individual students who need extra rehearsals, if needed.

     

    Assist the Choral Directors with sectional rehearsals.

     

    Rehearse with and accompany music students, by request and as the schedule permits, in performance classes, performance hours, recitals and juries for degree requirements.

     

    Help facilitate the needs of guest artists accompanying assigned groups.

     

    Other duties as directed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree required

     

    Two years of experience as a professional accompanist in school, church or commercial music settings, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

     

    As part of the interview process, candidate must successfully perform and demonstrate expertise and competency in the following areas: accompanying and coaching, piano performance, sight-reading, choral rehearsal techniques, and open score reading.

     

    Ability to quickly learn and prepare a variety of piano accompaniments, sometimes on short notice, is essential.

     

    The successful candidate should have extensive experience playing accompaniments in both vocal and instrumental genres ranging from Renaissance through Modern period works.

     

    Completion of a successful interview and background check also required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Master degree preferred

     

    Extensive experience in accompanying, plus knowledge of advanced vocal, choral and instrumental repertoire.

     

    Experience working with diverse populations.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Posting Date 12/08/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Notice of Non-Discrimination

     

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

    The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

    Chief Human Resource Officer

     

    205 Old Main Building

     

    104 Maltby Avenue

     

    Slippery Rock University

     

    Slippery Rock, PA 16057

     

    724.738.2016

    Respect for Individuals in the Community

    Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration given to applications received by December 27, 2025.