<html> <body> Position Announcement: Stephen F. Austin State University POSITION:  Piano Technician (Part-Time 37% FTE) STARTING DATE:  September 1, 2004 JOB DESCRIPTION:  Perform routine semi-annual tuning of all pianos in college; keep performance Steinways in performance condition at all times; make minor repairs to keyboard faculty grand pianos and piano major practice rooms as needed; provide minor maintenance and repair on all other pianos in college; evaluate condition of all keyboard instruments; monitor environmental conditions; tune harpsichord as needed; repair piano benches as needed. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIAL SKILLS:  High-School diploma required. Advanced training as keyboard technician preferred. Minimum of three to five years of experience in piano tuning and maintenance required; membership in Piano Technicians Guild or Master Piano Tuners of America preferred; previous experience with Steinway concert grands preferred. Knowledge of basic piano repair; ability to perform general piano maintenance; excellent knowledge of piano tuning techniques; ability to make some emergency repairs or tunings; ability to work independently in coordination with the keyboard faculty. SALARY:  $17,500 is salary @ 37% FTE -PART-TIME status; excellent opportunity to build a private tuning practice in area. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until position is filled APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Send letter of application, resume and a minimum of three references to the address listed below: FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Dr. Ron Anderson, Chairman Music Department P. O. Box 13043, SFA Station Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Phone: (936) 468-4602;  E-mail: randerson@sfasu.edu Security sensitive position-criminal history will be checked. An affirmative action equal opportunity employer human resources office. *Name and qualifications of candidates who apply are subject to disclosure under the Texas Open Records Act. </body> </html>