Department School of Visual and Performing Arts - Music & Theatre Job Posting Title Collaborative Pianist, Department of Music and Theatre Job Description Music and Theatre Programs, in the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Fort Hays State University, invites applications for a full-time collaborative pianist beginning August 2027. This position is a 9-month faculty position with no teaching, service, or research responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide an average of 30 contact hours a week of collaborative piano services in rehearsals and performances for students and ensembles in the Music and Theatre program. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Perform as collaborative pianist in lessons, rehearsals, and performances for vocal and instrumental students on departmental recitals (Thursday Forums/Convocations), student juries, and student degree recitals. Perform as collaborative pianist for vocal and instrumental studio classes. Perform as collaborative pianist in rehearsals and performances for Concert Choir and Fort Hays Singers. Perform as collaborative pianist for other program ensembles, performances, and events as assigned by the Chair of Music and Theatre. Knowledge and Skills Needed: Knowledge of standard repertoire for voice and instruments. Skilled in keyboard performance. Skilled in sight-reading. Skilled in music of different styles/genres. Skilled in effective oral and written communication. Ability to perform in a collaborative role at a strong level of proficiency and musicality. Ability to organize and maintain an active rehearsal and performance schedule. Ability to communicate and be collegial with students, staff, and faculty. Ability to work with little supervision. Ability to possess and maintain high academic and personal standards in and outside the rehearsal/performance environment. FHSU is a hub for Music Education in the western Kansas region, with special attention on rural program development and placement. A focus on rural music education development and advocacy is essential to the success of the program. FHSU Music and Theatre is committed to building a community of collaborative teacher-artists with diverse skills from a multitude of backgrounds. Music Education is a primary focus for the program. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree of Music or relevant experience in lieu of degree. One year of work-related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Masters or Doctorate in Music or relevant experience in lieu of degree. Evidence of significant collaborative piano experience at the collegiate level. Experience in voice coaching. Rank: Professional Non-Faculty Appointment Date: August 2027 Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin after December 2, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Required Application Documents: Cover letter that addresses the candidate’s skills and qualifications for this position, no more than two pages in length. Curriculum Vitae. Names and contact information for three professional references. Link to video of collaborative piano performance and/or rehearsal. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Irena Ravitskaya [email protected] About the Program: Music and Theatre, in the School of Visual and Performing Arts, consists of 15 full-time-faculty and offers B.M. degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Composition, and B.A. in Music. The program offers a wide variety of performances to the public including music theatre, opera, instrumental and vocal ensembles, chamber music, the Tiger Marching Band, the Hays Symphony, theatrical performances, and faculty artist and guest artist recitals. The program is housed in Malloy Hall, consisting of two rehearsal halls, a theatre, several classroom spaces, practice rooms, and faculty studios. We are committed to expanding access to students in the region and around the globe. For more information visit https://www.fhsu.edu/music-and-theatre/ School of Visual and Performing Arts Mission Statement: The School of Visual and Performing Arts is a vibrant and diverse artistic community that fosters and inspires the creative potential of students, cultivating their artistic visions for the future as they prepare for meaningful and successful lives in the arts. We promote and respect creativity, expression, and diversity in all its forms. School of Visual and Performing Arts Vision Statement: The School of Visual and Performing Arts is dedicated to advancing human creativity and inspiring students to be change-makers within their communities. About the College: The work that students and faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences do inside and outside of the classroom develops the creative, critical, and practical skills that graduates will use throughout their lifetimes—and across multiple careers—as productive and successful leaders at the regional, national, and global levels in a rapidly changing world. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences includes the Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science; the School of Criminal Justice, Leadership, and Sociology; the Department of English and Modern Languages; the Department of History and Philosophy; and the School of Visual and Performing Arts. For further information about the college, please visit https://www.fhsu.edu/cahss/. Community of Hays FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home. Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment. Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check. Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you. Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School-a teacher's college. Our hometown, Hays, Kansas, is located on the high plains of north-central Kansas. The original home of the institution was on the grounds of Fort Hays, a Nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost. The state of Kansas initially intended the university's academic programs to focus on agriculture, but it opened in as a "normal" or teacher's college. Our mission is to develop the engaged global citizen-leaders our world needs. FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative, and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Total enrollment at FHSU exceeds 14,000 students who pursue their educational goals on-campus, online, and at our two international partnership campuses in China. Employers tell us the combination of challenging academic programs, close faculty/student relationships, and the abundance of experiential learning opportunities our students enjoy while at FHSU set our students apart in competitive job markets worldwide. More than 95% of FHSU students secure jobs or higher education opportunities after they graduate. And FHSU consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the American Midwest. A pioneer in distance education, we began delivering correspondence courses to teachers in rural Kansas early in the 20th Century. Today, FHSU Online delivers more than 200 flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs. Over the years, FHSU Online received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others. The university has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many traveling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university, and other national and world-caliber performances. The university supports one of the most extensive and successful intercollegiate sports programs of any comparably sized college or university in America, boasting numerous All-American athletes and eight national championships. Nearly 400 athletes compete annually in eight men's and eight women's sports. FHSU is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which comprises 14 schools from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Click here to go back to the Job Listings. 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