"Collaborative Artist - Music (Music) (Part-Time) - Riverside City College"

Collaborative Artist - Music (Music) (Part-Time) - Riverside City College

Riverside Community College District

Job Location

Riverside, California

Category

Arts and Museum Administration

Type

Adjunct/Part-Time

Department

Music (R)

Position Type

Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

College/Campus

Riverside

Physical location

Offsite Location: COIL School for the Arts

Employment Type

Part-Time (19 hours per week)

Position Length

10-month

Salary Range

Grade M: $39.79 - $48.42 Monthly

Job Description

Basic Function:

Plays the piano or other instruments to accompany vocal and instrumental classes, ensembles, and applied instruction; works with the music faculty and staff to coordinate performances; maintains the music library; and assists with the maintenance of the piano lab and campus pianos.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree with coursework in music or a related field and two (2) years of professional performance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

1. Standard musical performance practices.
2. Operational characteristics of musical devices used in performances and their correlation to the overall musical experience.
3. Multiple techniques in playing instruments to achieve desired musical experience.
4. Music theory concepts.
5. Fundamentals of harmony and notation.
6. Effective methods and techniques of piano accompaniment.
7. Techniques of musical sight reading.
8. Multiple musical styles suited to specific performances.
9. Business and administrative practices.
10. Record keeping principles and practices.

Ability to:

1. Accompany performances on the piano and other musical instruments.
2. Perform various technical and artistic support duties for the District's Music Department.
3. Read, interpret, and apply sheet music.
4. Demonstrate proficiency and skill on the piano or other musical instruments.
5. Maintain piano or other musical equipment in optimal performance condition.
6. Improvise as needed during performances.
7. Be musically sensitive to the needs of the faculty, students, and audiences.
8. Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate classes, rehearsals, and performances.
9. Compile and maintain records for special events and performances.
10. Develop and maintain a filing system for the District's music collection.
11. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
12. Exercise independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
13. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
14. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.
15. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
16. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
17. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting... (full details in original). Employees work in a studio environment with moderate noise levels.

Examples of Typical Job Functions

1. Accompanies vocal and instrumental ensembles on the piano or other instruments for rehearsals and performances...
2. Accompanies choral ensemble classes...
3. Accompanies students in applied instruction, recitals, and recital rehearsals...
4. Practices and prepares difficult repertoire for performance...
5. Assists students in rehearsals...
6. Assists in coordinating performance schedules.
7. Provides lab maintenance and piano upkeep...
8. Maintains the music library...
9. Participates in training designed to maintain current knowledge...
10. Communicates with vendors and consultants...
11. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Hours

Hours will vary and include evenings and weekends.

Required Applicant Documents

Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

Optional Applicant Documents

Associate or Equivalent Transcript, Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript, Masters or Equivalent Transcript, Other Document

Effective Employment Date

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled