Instructor/Art Technician_

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 skillsSpecial 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