Instructional Support Associate Position Available In St. Lawrence, New York

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number:

U – 00630

Position Title:

Instructional Support Associate

Local Title:

Accompanist
Job Category Professional/Management

FLSA Classification:

Obligation:

College Year
If College Year, Please fill in period of no obligation: Position Type Term
Appointment Start date: 09/01/2025
Appointment End date :

Salary:

$42,995-$45,000

Salary Grade:

SL2

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time
If Part-Time, fill in %: Benefits Summary UUP Fulltime Benefits Summary
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Department Information Department:

CRANE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Division Academic Affairs
Search Contact Information Search Contact(s): Dr.

David Heuser, Interim Dean, Crane School of Music Search Contact Phone/Extension:

3152672453

Search Contact Email:

heuserdd@potsdam.edu

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Posting Text Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam is soliciting applicants for a full-time, 10-month Accompanist position starting in September 2025. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the

Job:

Duties:

Total accompanying load is 240 hours per 15-week semester
Primarily, the person in this position will rehearse and perform with undergraduate students in lessons, studio classes, juries, levels, dress rehearsals and recitals
Related to this, the person in this position will need to
Work with the other Crane staff accompanists, under the guidance of the Accompanying Coordinator, to assign students to staff accompanists each semester.
Schedule and conduct rehearsals with students
Maintain accurate records of rehearsal hours Other accompanying assignments may include performing with faculty, ensembles or other courses, and/or accompany auditioning voice students during live on-campus audition days.
This position will require some work during evening and weekend hours, and potentially could involve work at off-site locations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Piano or related field
Significant experience as a collaborative pianist
We are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in Collaborative Piano or related field
Significant experience as a collaborative pianist with a variety of instruments and voices
Strong organizational skills
We are, especially, seeking candidates who have worked with, done research with, or taught under-represented groups and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups.

Supervisor:

David Heuser

Location:

Bishop Hall C133

Posting Detail Information Close Date:

Open Until Filled Yes
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Applicants:

Application review will begin on July 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following:

cover letter,
updated CV
document with links to 3 to 5 audio/video recordings (5 is preferred) of recent collaborative performances, ideally including instrumental, vocal, and chamber music
Contact information for three references.