Specialist - Theatrical Arts Accompanist

Specialist - Theatrical Arts Accompanist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706394

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Theatre Arts

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University's Department of Theatrical Arts and contribute to a creative, collaborative environment where music plays an important role in student learning and artistic achievement. In this position, you will work closely with faculty and theatre directors to provide musical accompaniment that enriches classroom instruction, rehearsals, and productions while supporting students as they develop their skills and reach their educational goals. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the student experience through music, mentorship, and artistic collaboration.

At UVU, youll be part of a community that values creativity, professional growth, and student success. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic performing arts setting, collaborating with talented faculty and students, and contributing to high-quality educational and production experiences. Whether accompanying classes or supporting theatre productions, you will play a meaningful role in helping students build confidence, refine their craft, and achieve their fullest potential.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Plays instruments as specifically required by individual classes or productions, collaborating with students, faculty, guest instructors, or choreographers in rehearsals, performances, master classes, private lessons, and juries as assigned.
• Supports and reinforces the musical and technical ideas presented by private teachers and ensemble directors, demonstrating flexibility with repertoire assignments and including pieces of varying genres, time periods, and difficulty levels.
• Maintains positive and encouraging interactions with students to support them as performing artists. Improves professionally and maintains expertise in technical skills and breadth of repertoire.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Professional-level music skills and previous experience accompanying a wide range of musical styles.
• Candidates must audition for the position and demonstrate the ability to provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's Degree in music performance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Basic understanding of terminology used in performance classes.

• Proven professional skills and previous experience accompanying a wide range of musical styles.

• Ability to play a wide range of styles, improvise, and provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class movement content and productions.

• Ability to interact with students in a positive and supportive manner.

• Ability to make musical adjustments to accommodate student needs and teacher instructions.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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Do you possess professional-level music performance skills and experience accompanying a variety of musical styles?

• Yes
• No

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Have you previously provided musical accompaniment for dance classes, theatre productions, music instruction, rehearsals, or similar performance settings?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to participate in a required audition demonstrating your ability to provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances class instruction and performance activities?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 8+

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu