Job Summary:

The Collaborative Pianist is responsible for serving as an accompanist to select choirs, student performances, and private lesson instruction. This is a part-time position.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides regular and prompt attendance at scheduled rehearsals, lessons, performances, or similar events to perform collaborative pianist duties.
2. Prepares and performs at a high caliber that is reflective of TCU and the School of Music.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Demonstrated piano proficiency with excellent sight reading skills.
• Experience in collaborating and performing with individuals and groups in a wide variety of musical styles and genres.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• Advanced musical and pianistic skills with 5 or more years of collaborative piano experience.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skill in fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Skill in collaborating with various instruments and groups.
• Ability to work with a variety of campus constituents, with a sensitivity for diversity.
• Ability to modify behavior & practices in response to new information, changing conditions, unexpected obstacles, or faculty/student needs.
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written, an effort to facilitate the open exchange of different musical ideas and information.
• Ability to effectively analyze problems, determine solutions, and take decisive action with personal responsibility over this decision to achieve outcomes and goals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to accurately evaluate one’s own performance.
• Ability to clearly, effectively, and professionally communicate with faculty, students and other support staff to successfully collaborate.
• Ability to collaborate and perform with individuals and groups in a wide variety of musical styles and genres.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, and kneeling.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and moderate and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.