Music Performers
Hamilton, NY 
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Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information

Job Category Casual Wage
Position Title Music Performers
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Division Dean of the Faculty
Department Music
Wage/Salary Range Principal player: $21.00 / hour. Section player $18.00 / hour
Department Statement
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Colgate University Orchestra follows a distinctive model in which professional musicians and Colgate students work side by side. The repertoire is of professional caliber. The orchestra performs two concerts per semester and is conducted by Marietta Cheng, Professor of Music and Director of the Colgate University Orchestra.

The Colgate University Music Department invites applications for principal musicians, section musicians and/or to be on a substitute list for the Colgate University Orchestra.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities may include 1-4 concerts a year. Performers can expect working up to a maximum of 14 hours per concert series. These concerts normally take place in early October, mid November, late February and mid April.
Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications
Professional orchestral experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Music school/conservatory training is preferred.
Education
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2023CW022Posting
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 04/24/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
A video of a solo performance of at least 10 minutes may be requested during the review of application material.
EEO Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at .
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you a child of a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * I am interested in the following opportunities with the Orchestra
    • Principal
    • Section
    • Substitute
  7. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.
    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • BlackCoachesinSports
    • Careerbuilders.com
    • Cazenovia Republican
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Chronicle of Philanthropy
    • Colgate Employee
    • Colgate Website
    • CoSIDA
    • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
    • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Mid-York Weekly
    • NACWA
    • naviGATE
    • NCAA News
    • Norwich Evening Sun
    • Oneida Daily Dispatch
    • Sherburne News
    • Studentaffairs.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard
    • Utica Observer Dispatch
    • Waterville Times
    • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
    • Other
  8. If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Portfolio 1

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
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