Graduate Assistantship - Piano Accompanist - Performing Arts
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, please send resume, cover letter (detailing how you meet the above qualifications), unofficial transcripts, and names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references to david.viscoli@mnsu.edu.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: March 31, 2025
POSITION START DATE: August 24, 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
Serve as a piano accompanist for the Department of Music and Entertainment Industries. Depending on experience, this may include accompanying choral ensembles and accompanying for private instrumental and vocal lessons. Depending on experience, assist with conducting choral and/or instrumental ensembles. Other administrative and departmental duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's Degree
- Undergraduate degree in Music.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Admitted to a graduate program in Music at Minnesota State University, Mankato by start date.
- Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
- Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Evidence of experience as an accompanist.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 per academic year, plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.
RELATED INFORMATION:
Contingent on a satisfactory performance and available funding, there is a possibility that thisappointment may be continued beyond the initial period of employment. Additional information about the music program can be found at: https://hss.mnsu.edu/academic-programs/music/. Minnesota State Mankato offers a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance. Additional information about graduate assistantships at Minnesota State University, Mankato and applications can be found at http://grad.mnsu.edu/.
Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu.
CONTACT
Dr. David Viscoli, Professor of Music
Performing Arts
Minnesota State University, Mankato
202 Performing Arts Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6286
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: david.viscoli@mnsu.edu
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