Musician

Job Title Musician – Dance Department (Arts and Sciences | Dance-JM) Responsibilities Provide musical accompaniment for contemporary, African and/or ballet classes for majors in the Dance Department. May accompany elective classes as determined by Music Supervisor or Department Chair. This is an hourly‑paid position working a maximum of 10 hours per week. Having a strong sense of rhythm is a must and one must be flexible to change music to meet the needs of the instructor. It is important to be able to respond to movement by discerning meter, as well as accent, articulation, and nuance. Arriving promptly, having instruments set up before class starts, and having a positive attitude and respect is essential. Extensive experience as an accompanist for contemporary, African and ballet classes. Expertise with a wide range of appropriate musical literature for dance classes. Ability to provide specialized musical needs as an accompanist for targeted dance classes. Read and improvise various musical styles. Qualifications High School diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience. Additional Information Location: Sullivant Hall (0106) Position Type: Intermittent Scheduled Hours: 0.2 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Equal Opportunity Employer Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University