Accompanist

Staff Accompanist and Piano Instructor

Knox College invites applications for the fulltime 10month position of Staff Accompanist and Piano Instructor responsible for accompanying the Knox College Choir and Chamber Singers private lessons studio classes and recitals and teaching approximately 12 private piano students. This position reports to the Chair of the Music Department and works closely with the Director of Choral Activities.

Knox College is a selective liberal arts institution with a mission of providing access to students of all backgrounds. The staff accompanist will work with both majors and nonmajors in a setting that values support and collaboration among individuals with differing experiences and perspectives.

Knox Collegeprovides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health dental vision and life insurance; access to a retirement plan; a generous paid vacation and holiday package; free membership to our recreation center; and other benefits. Tuition remission is also available after a twoyear waiting period.

Essential Duties:

• Ensemble Accompaniment including work with the Knox College Choir Chamber Singers and support for retreats concerts and events

• Studio Accompaniment including inlesson accompaniment studio classes recital rehearsals and recitals

• Private Studio Instruction providing piano lessons for approximately 12 students per academic term

• Participation in departmental accompanying administration including scheduling and coordination of events.

Education and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music or a bachelors degree in a closely related field

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Music degree

In addition the successful candidate will:

• possess professional accompaniment experience with preference given to candidates with choral or other ensemble accompaniment experience and outstanding collaborative piano skills.

• demonstrate excellence in private studio instruction for students at all levels.

• possess skills of communication and cultural competence to be effective serving the needs of a diverse community.

Application:

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume including contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check.

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market location jobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Notice of NonDiscrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837 Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex pregnancy gender identity or expression race color creed national or ethnic origin religion or religious affiliation sexual orientation or preference age marital or family status disability veteran status or other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in admission financial aid employment athletics or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of NonDiscrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the Colleges policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students staff and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of NonDiscrimination and the Colleges policies and procedures.

Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Old Jail 12 Campus Box K209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg IL 61401

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U.S. Department of EducationChicago Office

500 W Madison St. Suite 1475

Chicago IL

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Galesburg IL 61401

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Director of Disability Support Services

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