Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

General maintenance of equipment, facilities and assistance to students and faculty within the art department and galleries. Teach four classes per year and mentor/supervise students/student workers in gallery and studio areas. Maintain digital makerspaces and advocate to strengthen digital humanities in department/college; maintain health and safety equipment and procedures.

• Teaching two introductory/foundation level courses each semester with a primary focus on digital art and design practices, while also being open to other foundational art areas as needed.

• The technician oversees and trains student workers in the department’s digital makerspace, which involves lab management and safety training, strengthening our involvement with digital humanities.

• The technician will oversee the students who work in the makerspace, co-teach with faculty on training for workflow and machine use, develop methodologies of the digital makerspace that integrate well into departmental areas.

• Train student workers to run the digital makerspace and proctor the lab.

• Maintain departmental studio equipment and facilities.

• Training, teaching and supervision of student interns and work study students as assigned.

• Maintain health and safety equipment and procedures.

• Assist gallery director in exhibition installations and with day-to-day operations of the University Galleries.

• The departmental technician assists with training/teaching students the proper practices and handling of artworks and management of these works.

• Teach student workers and interns to develop valuable soft-trade skills in museum/gallery through exhibition management, preparatory skills, and collection management.

• Oversee course-related use of the exhibition spaces and technology, permanent collection objects, and objects on loan to the University Galleries.

• Assist with educational events/tours, exhibition receptions, symposia and other special events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Masters of Arts degree in visual arts or design required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Teaching introduction/foundation level courses in digital art practices.

• Mentoring students in art environment.

• Experience using Macintosh/PC platforms and MS Office Software required.

• Experience in the use of digital equipment ( CNC , Lasercutter, 3D printing, digital photography, vinyl cutter, Adobe Creative Cloud).

• Experience in the use-maintenance of studio/gallery lab tools and equipment.

• Experience in light construction and painting.

• Familiarity with gallery practices and collections management.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to work effectively with faculty and university staff.

• Possess a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application

• Curriculum Vitae

• 20 images of student work ( PDF ) and 20 images of personal work ( PDF ) (Please submit under Other Document)

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by September 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Work Location: Murray, KY