Accompanist; Pool

Accompanist II (Pool) – On-Call

The Accompanist II provides skilled musical support for the Department of Music on an on-call basis, collaborating closely with students and faculty. The role enhances instructional and performance excellence by accompanying lessons and recitals for vocal, wind, and string students, contributing artistry, technical expertise, and professional musicianship to academic programs.

Job details

• Work type:
  Staff
• Location:
  
  Northridge
• Categories:
  Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Theatre Arts

Under general supervision of the Music Department Chair, the Accompanist’s primary responsibilities are to accompany students during lessons on an on-call basis. The accompanist provides support to recitals for vocal students and wind or string students and other similar duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Special training and/or coursework in piano performance and/or accompanying that would facilitate accompanying instrumentalists or vocalists on standard literature and new works in the classical repertoire.
• Experience and thorough familiarity with accompanying choral groups and soloists.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: mastery in one or more of the following – string and wind repertoire, operatic and art song repertoire, fundamentals of harmony, and ability to collaborate with one or more musical instruments as accompanist; knowledge of digital recording.
• Knowledge of repertoire from all musical periods and past experience coaching and performing with young artists.
• Ability to improvise and/or transcribe music from recordings (preferred).
• Classification: 2866 / Accompanist II / Grade 1
• Hiring range: $26.69 - $30.05 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Salary range for this classification: $26.69 - $38.88 per hour.
• Hours:
  
  Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary.
• Temporary:
  This is a Temporary-renewable position.

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Classification POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2026 or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• This position is designated as sensitive by CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactory complete the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.
• The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy: CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note:
  
  CSUN is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 and follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and campus safety measures where applicable.

Equal Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition.

Advertised: Feb 20 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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The Accompanist II provides skilled musical support for the Department of Music on an on-call basis, collaborating closely with students and faculty. The role enhances instructional and performance excellence by accompanying lessons and recitals for vocal, wind, and string students, contributing artistry, technical expertise, and professional musicianship to academic programs.