Instructor of Music​/Accompanist

Instructor of Music/Staff Accompanist

Department:
Music

Final date to receive applications:
March 13, 2026

Salary: $43,980

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and College

NET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks.

Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary:

Instructor of Music/Staff Accompanist. This is a full-time (9-month) position in the Department of Music within the College of Arts & Humanities. Instructor rank faculty are not eligible to earn tenure, but do have opportunities for promotions. The anticipated start date for this position is August 3rd, 2026. Arkansas Tech offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide broad collaborative piano services for music department students and faculty, to include:

Accompany students on recital hour performances.

Accompany instrumental and vocal capstone recitals.

Accompany vocal juries.

Accompany choirs in rehearsal and performance settings.

Collaborate with music faculty to prepare and perform recitals.

Recruit and retain students for the music department.

Engage students in high-impact learning practices.

Effectively coach and mentor students at the undergraduate level.

Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service to the university, community, and state.

Additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Department Head based on departmental needs and candidate strengths.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exhibit musicianship on the piano in collaborative settings.

Accompany and mentor undergraduate music students.

Ability and interest in coaching and preparing students for solo performances.

Ability and interest in recruiting and retaining talented undergraduate musicians.

Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to fluently use education, office, and music software, as well as learning management platforms (i.e. Blackboard, Banner).

Minimum Requirements:

The applicant must have a master's degree in music.

Demonstrated success in collaborative piano performance, including accompanying instrumental and vocal soloists as well as vocal and instrumental ensembles.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to communicate and nurture student growth.

Excellent sight-reading ability.

Demonstrated ability to quickly prepare for several performances in a short period of time.

Experience coaching instrumental and vocal students preparing for solo performances.

Experience collaborating with vocal and instrumental ensembles.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

The candidate selected for this position will work on the Russellville campus of Arkansas Tech University, in Witherspoon Hall.

ATU will provide the employee with a computer, phone, and office.

Required activities include: performing, sitting for extended periods, using a keyboard and mouse, and using standard office equipment.

Some local travel may be necessary.

The work schedule will include nights and weekends.

What to Submit:

Letter of application.

Current curriculum vita. Unofficial copies of transcripts.

Contact information (phone number and email address) for 3-5 references.

Links to video samples demonstrating the candidate's ability to meet the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above.

Representative video submissions should be from the last five years and may include live performances of the candidate accompanying instrumental & vocal soloists, choral & instrumental ensembles, or any other performance setting requiring a piano accompanist.

The committee would also welcome video evidence of the candidate's ability to prepare undergraduate instrumental and vocal performers in a rehearsal setting.

To be considered for the position of Instructor of Music/Staff Accompanist, all…