Artist in Residence (AIR) - Clay Job at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville

Artist in Residence (AIR) - Clay

Please read the job description carefully before applying. The essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.

Position Information

Position Number: 684010
Working Title: Artist in Residence (AIR) - Clay
Job Title: Artist in Residence
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Craft Center

Job Purpose: The Appalachian Center for Craft is seeking an Artist in Residence (AIR) of exceptional talent to provide support in the clay studio and program. The purpose of the AIR program is to provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists. The Craft Center’s mission is to offer the finest studio professional craft education through the BFA and BS degrees and workshop programs, while providing a regional cultural resource for the surrounding community.

Essential Functions

In exchange for housing and a private studio, oversight of clay studio, glaze pantry, glaze lab, and use of kilns & equipment. Periodic inventory of glaze materials and other studio supplies. During the academic year (August- May), the resident will work 15 hours per week on studio maintenance, mixing glazes, firing kilns, assisting students during class times and other studio tasks as needed. During the Craft Center’s summer workshop season, the resident manages the studio and ensures smooth operation. Summer hours are on a time bank system, as the need varies from studio to studio depending on the workshop schedule. Hours will not exceed 180 hours (15 hours per week/12 weeks).

Minimum Qualifications

A BFA/BA/BS in ceramics or sculpture is required. Applicants should have a genuine interest in teaching, as the SAC&D often has a need for adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Art (Art Appreciation) as well as other art foundation courses. Selection criteria include: the candidate’s potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support. A strong understanding and competency in clay materials, operation of clay mixers and pugmills, glaze mixing, electric and gas kiln firing, and basic equipment maintenance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: A stipend of $6000 annually is provided, which is paid in monthly increments by direct deposit. Benefits include the accumulation of annual and sick leave on a prorated basis equal to the percentage of employment, and thirteen (13) pro-rated University holidays. Other benefits include pro-rated retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.tntech.edu with the following:

1. Cover letter addressing:
   • Why you would like to be a resident artist?
   • What you hope to achieve artistically while in the residency program?
   • How do you feel your skills will contribute to the academic program of Tennessee Tech and to the Appalachian Center for Craft?
   • Please describe your experience and skills in a ceramics studio.
2. Resume
3. Portfolio (saved in PDF format) of 10-20 personal artworks
4. Contact information for three references.
5. Unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts required upon hire.

Questions? Email Associate Professor Jessica Wilson at jlwilson@tntech.edu.

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