"Part-Time Piano Accompanist"

Job Description

Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a part-time piano accompanist for the theatre department, responsible for supporting musical theatre classes by playing music from the musical theatre and pop/rock genres. Successful candidates will have advanced piano skills, ability to proficiently sightread music, a supportive and collaborative spirit, and a passion for supporting developing theatre performers.

Additional opportunities, depending upon accompanist interest and availability could include accompanying for auditions, mainstage productions, and other department activities.

Anticipated class hours for the 2026 spring semester would be on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:20-11:35 am, 12:20-1:35 pm, and 2:20-3:35 pm.

Department

Theatre

Responsibilities

• Accompany students for the musical theatre course progression, in collaboration with the instructor.
• Serve as resource for recommending cuts and arrangements.
• Occasionally work independently with students.
• Optional responsibilities could include accompanying for musical theatre productions, auditions, or other needs within the department.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

• Exceptional piano skills.
• Knowledge of written music and theory, keys, rhythms, and styles.
• Strong sightreading and playing skills with new music.
• Must possess qualities of teamwork and responsibility and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Evidence of previous accompanying required.
• Familiarity with theatre and industrial expectations is a plus.
• Work experience in educational settings preferred.
• Familiarity with Nebraska Wesleyan’s mission and an understanding of a liberal arts college is preferred

Salary

Pay per hour

Application Details

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU’s Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Deadline

ASAP