Accompanist

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a(an) ACCOMPANIST.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director and assigned instructor, the Accompanist provides musical support, usually on piano or guitar, for classroom instruction and course-related performances.

This is a part-time position not to exceed 950 hours per calendar year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play piano or guitar for class sessions as required, for a maximum of 22 hours per course per semester.

• Accompany final class recitals, generally one-hour in duration, usually scheduled during a class session, but occasionally scheduled at a time other than the course’s regular meeting time.

• Proficiency in sight reading and transportation.

• Mastery of multiple styles of music - jazz, pop, musical theatre, classical, blues, etc.,

• Ability to edit scores and sheet music as required.

Position Minimum Hourly Rate: $41.00

Position Maximum Hourly Rate: $51.00

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Position subject to a background screening

• This is a non- union position

• This is a part-time position

• This position is overtime eligible

Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.