Collaborative Pianist

Position Information

Working Title Collaborative Pianist Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester:
Fall FTE .75 = 30 hours/week, 12 months

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North Carolina Central University, a constituent institution of the Universityof North Carolina System, is the nation’s first state-supported liberal arts university for African Americans. Located in Durham, North Carolina, in the center of the Research Triangle Park, the University has an enrollment of 7,100 students. The Department of Music offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Jazz Studies, Music Performance and Music Industry.

NCCU is one of only two HBCUs to offer a Master of Music Degree in Jazz Studies. Student ensembles include the University Choir, the Sound Machine Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos, and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Provide piano accompaniment for students in applied musical instruction (APPL) courses. Accompanimental services include scheduled weekly applied lessons, rehearsals, workshops, departmental recitals and auditions requested by Department of Music faculty. Due to the increasing variety of collaborative keyboard needs, two pianists are needed for two adjunct positions.

A proficient knowledge and command of the piano keyboard, the ability to play the piano in rehearsal and performance for students at a high degree of technical consistency, proficiency and sensitive collaborative artistry.

Completed graduate piano or collaborative piano studies (MM/MM in Collaborative Piano)

None apart from minimum education/experience.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Provide piano accompaniment for students in applied musical instruction (APPL) courses. Accompanimental services include scheduled weekly applied lessons, rehearsals, workshops, departmental recitals and auditions requested by Department of Music faculty. Due to the increasing variety of collaborative keyboard needs, two pianists are needed for two adjunct positions.

Posting Number F000278 Open Date 08/12/2026 Close Date 09/04/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 08/17/2026

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