Adjunct - Collaborative Pianist

Adjunct - Collaborative Pianist

Location

Main Campus, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Adjunct

Job Number

03061

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Arts/Humanities

Opening Date

11/09/2026

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JOB GOAL:

Kirkwood is seeking a collaborative pianist to join the growing music area for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond on the Cedar Rapids Main Campus.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The instrumentalist is responsible for fostering student success by working collaboratively as a piano accompanist. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage collaboratively with both faculty and students in recital and performance preparation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform in a variety of musical styles (e.g. classical, musical theatre, jazz, and popular music). The position is available for both fall and spring, and must have availability Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, along with occasional weekends and evenings. The following description includes expectations for an entire academic year:

Position: Theater

• Collaborate with the theater team for the fall musical
• Collaborate with students on the Opera/Musical Theatre scenes workshop in spring
• Work with AAA music students includes:
• Availability for 3 Lunch and Listen Concerts- Thursdays 11:15-12:10
• Availability for Performance seminar- Fridays 12:20-1:15pm
• Rehearsals will work just like applied lessons, if a student misses without prior notice, then they will lose that time.

Pay is $1,314 per credit hour and one credit of compensation is 35 hours of contact. Total credit hours will vary. Typically collaborative are paid for six credits each semester and twelve for the academic year. Subject to enrollment and instructional needs, opportunities to teach applied lessons are available.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available. Official transcripts will be required if offered a position.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend regular and required weekly rehearsals. The ensemble performs 1-2 concerts per semester and attendance would be required for those as well. There are six planned performances of the fall musical.
• Perform comfortably in a variety of musical styles
• Assist in preparing students for juries and recitals through collaboration.
• Collaborate with the director on musical ideas and rehearsal management.
• For the choir position only, playing open choral scores (4 part) is highly recommended
• Communicate regularly and effectively with relevant parties (i.e. instructors, students)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate excellence of technique and professionalism as a musician.
• Communicate clearly expectations for collaboration with other applied music instructors and students.
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves sitting and/or standing most of the time in a studio setting. Frequent (34-66%) repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and exerting up to 10 pounds. Also, frequent (34-66%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping. Constant (67-100%) talking, hearing and viewing various types of close work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Music or Master of Arts degree in piano performance, piano pedagogy, or collaborative piano.
• Demonstrated experience as a collaborative pianist.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• DMA or PhD in Piano Performance or Pedagogy
• Ability to demonstrate successful teaching in both classical and popular idioms.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here!

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Employer Kirkwood Community College

Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone 319-398-5572

Website http://www.kirkwood.edu