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Musical Accompanist - Modern Dance

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Work type: Temporary Staff Pool
Department: Theatre and Dance Department (4230)
Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: College of Fine & Performing Arts

Position Title Musical Accompanist - Modern Dance
About the University Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
About the Department The College of Fine & Performing Arts and the Theater and Dance Department support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
About the Position

As the Musical Accompanist for the Theater and Dance Department you will work in cooperation with various dance faculty to provide piano and/or percussion accompaniment and musical guidance during dance technique, modern and improvisation classes under minimal direction.

 Typical duties include:

  • Playing musical accompaniment for classes.
  • Communication with faculty over course needs and cooperation with students and instructors for a smooth collaborative environment.
  • Equipment set up and break down. Equipment maintenance.
Required Qualifications
  • Improvise and perform music with appropriate rhythms and tempos by observing the movement of dancers.
  • Prepare and be consistent and the studio.
  • Ability to play piano or percussion instruments proficiently and follow musical direction.
  • Ability to read musical notation.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty and staff.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques of dance accompaniment
  • Ability to learn ballet and contemporary terminology
  • Experience playing piano and/or percussion for dance classes
Salary Hourly rate dependent upon qualifications.
Application Instructions

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.
Closing Date Notes Position open until filled

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires.

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