08/10/2025
Job Title: Staff Piano Accompanist at USD
Position Summary: The USD Music Department looks to hire 1–2 individuals to accompany choirs and assist with collaborative piano in our applied lessons program. The individual/s will
work closely with vocal faculty, directors, and student performers, providing accompaniment for rehearsals, lessons, studio classes, juries, and performances. The position requires a strong command of both classical and musical theater vocal repertoire, with the ability to interpret and
coach diction in foreign languages preferred. This role is ideal for pianists who are versatile, responsive, and passionate about vocal collaboration in an academic setting.
An ideal candidate should be a skilled and flexible collaborative pianist with a strong background in both classical vocal and musical theater repertoire. Applicants must demonstrate
excellent sight-reading skills, the ability to adapt to a variety of vocal styles, and a collegial approach to working with faculty and student performers. This is a part-time, academic year appointment with hourly compensation. Rehearsals and
performances primarily take place on campus during the academic year, with occasional evening and weekend commitments (ie choral performances, recitals, juries).
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or significant professional experience required.
Pay: $45-55/hour including compensation for practice/prep time, dependent on education and experience.
Work Schedule: Concert Choir Accompaniment: T/Th 4:00-5:20pm; Musical Theatre Ensemble
Accompaniment: M 7:00-9:50pm; with additional concerts throughout semester. Applied lesson
accompaniment as arranged.
Application Procedure:
Submit a current CV, 1-2 page letter of interest, and 3 references to Dr.
Jeff Malecki, Department Chair, [email protected]. A committee will review applications
starting August 8 and request Zoom interviews with applicants as requested. Official transcripts
and an audition may be requested at a later time.
