Musician

Musician

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Musician.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Music

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music seeks qualified musicians in all fields, specialties and instruments for hire on a per service basis. The School of Music is a comprehensive music program that provides high quality experiences for students and community members through a variety of musical activities. These activities are essential to the development of our students. Occasionally, the School of Music must supplement these musical activities with highly qualified musicians, directors, conductors, technicians, creative staff and lecturers from a variety of specialty areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Perform with a high level of professionalism

Wear appropriate concert dress, as indicated by the conductor

Provide a professional quality instrument in good repair as needed and appropriate

Follow all performance directions of the conductor as appropriate

Be present at least 10 minutes before all scheduled services

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional level performance, conducting or technical theatre skill level, as determined by the Director.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Educations “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.