The State University of New York at Fredonia is seeking a full-time staff collaborative pianist to provide full-time (average 40 hours/week) accompanying services based on School of Music needs (e.g., applied lessons, choral ensembles, student juries, student recitals). Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with hundreds of concerts, student recitals, faculty recitals, and guest artist programs every year. This is a full-time, temporary, 10-month position that requires evening and weekend work, and includes generous benefit and retirement plans along with competitive salary compensation.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial team of faculty and staff who are committed to expanding the boundaries of music in higher education, by not only innovating within existing contexts but also envisioning and enacting new practices informed by critical dialogue and thoughtful engagement with stakeholders within and beyond the school. Our new colleague will help us navigate the shifting landscape of higher education through their contributions to generating change, taking risks, inventing new opportunities, and exploring new ideas and approaches. This is a full-time, temporary, 10-month position, beginning on or before October 1, 2024. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Music, the successful candidate will: 

• Provide full-time (average 40 hours/week) collaborative piano services based on School of Music needs (e.g., applied lessons, choral ensembles, student juries, student recitals)
• Work reliably, efficiently, flexibly, and independently on tasks as assigned
• Communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow all university policies

This is a full-time, UUP-represented, temporary, 10-month staff position (SL-1 Instructional Support Assistant) beginning on or before January 15, 2025, with a salary of $37,000 - $40,000, commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music by August 2024
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative piano in diverse settings
• Demonstrated excellence in collaborative performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree(s) in collaborative piano, solo piano performance, or related field of music      
• Minimum five years of experience as a collaborative pianist
• Experience working in community, University, and/or professional music performance environments              

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Enthusiasm for developing and maintaining collegial, effective relationships with students, faculty, and staff within and beyond the School of Music
• Ability to bring unique perspectives and values to the School of Music, University, and community

About SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success. The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto. Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords res...idents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter. SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals: -SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge -CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship -CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation -RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism.

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