Accompanist (Pool)

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Music Department Chair, the Accompanist's primary responsibilities are to accompany students during lessons on an on-call basis. The accompanist provides support to recitals for vocal students and wind or string students and other similar duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Special training and/or coursework in piano performance and/or accompanying that would facilitate accompanying instrumentalists or vocalists on standard literature and new works in the classical repertoire.
• Experience and thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and soloists.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and mastery in one or more of the following: string and wind repertoire, operatic and art song repertoire, fundamentals of harmony, and skill in collaborating with one or more musical instruments as accompanist; and knowledge of digital recording.
• Knowledge of repertoire from all musical periods and past experience coaching and performing with young artists.
• Ability to improvise and/or transcribe music from recordings preferred.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: 2866 / Accompanist II / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $ 26.69- $ 30.05 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $ 26.69 - $ 38.88 per hour.
• HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary.
• TEMP: This is a Temporary-renewable position.

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Classification POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2026 or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers