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

Position Details

Position Title: Collaborative Artist - Music (Music) (Part-Time) - Riverside City College

Department: Music (R)

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)

Posted: 27-Jan-26

Location: Riverside, California

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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: 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:

• Standard musical performance practices.
• Operational characteristics of musical devices used in performances.
• Multiple techniques in playing instruments.
• Music theory concepts.
• Fundamentals of harmony and notation.
• Effective methods and techniques of piano accompaniment.
• Techniques of musical sight reading.
• Multiple musical styles suited to specific performances.
• Business and administrative practices.
• Record keeping principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Accompany performances on the piano and other musical instruments.
• Perform various technical and artistic support duties for the District's Music Department.
• Read, interpret, and apply sheet music.
• Demonstrate proficiency and skill on the piano or other musical instruments.
• Maintain piano or other musical equipment.
• Improvise as needed during performances.
• Be musically sensitive to the needs of the faculty, students, and audiences.
• Maintain a flexible schedule.
• Compile and maintain records.
• Develop and maintain a filing system for the District's music collection.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines.
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Effectively use computer systems and software.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Provide high-level customer service.

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.
4. Practices and prepares difficult repertoire.
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.
10. Communicates with vendors.
11. Participates in in-service training.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Applicant Documents

Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

Work Hours: Hours will vary and include evenings and weekends.

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