ART & ARTH Studio Technician #003918

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ART & ARTH Studio Technician #003918

The Department of Art & Art History at UNC Asheville, North Carolina, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Department of Art & Art History is hiring an Art and Art History Studio Technician to work with students and faculty, utilizing studio spaces and equipment. The Technician will maintain a safe, organized studio environment, supervise students, manage inventories and budgets, and develop and administer safety and equipment training programs.

• Maintain a safe and organized art studio environment.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and materials.
• Supervise students in studio spaces.
• Manage inventories and budgets with approval of faculty.
• Develop and administer safety and equipment training programs.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to students in creation, development, and exhibition of art.
• Occasionally undertake teaching or co‑teaching responsibilities.

• Master of Fine Arts degree (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. to waist height.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior knowledge of studio equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to work autonomously and with students.

• MFA degree in art with experience in high‑paced academic studios.
• Experience in ceramics and sculpture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience managing high‑energy academic studios.
• Extensive experience operating and firing all types of kilns (wood, electric, gas).
• Knowledge of traditional Anagama firing aspects.
• Experience maintaining kiln bricks and repairing kilns.
• Familiarity with woodworking equipment (table saw, band saw, jointer, etc.).
• Familiarity with metal fabrication equipment (shear, brake, hydraulic press, etc.).
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and Oxy‑Acetylene equipment.
• Experience with forge, foundry, mold‑making, slip‑casting, lost‑wax and other casting processes.
• Familiarity with non‑traditional sculptural materials.
• Managing inventories of consumables and supplies in studio and gallery environments.
• Experience hanging and installing artwork in galleries.
• Enforcement of safety regulations.
• Familiarity with CNC technology and 3D printers.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is an 11‑month position (August–June). Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility begins the first of the month following hire).
• Retirement plan contributions begin after election.
• Paid holidays and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• Optional disability plans and tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year.
• Free access to campus recreation center and group exercise classes for full‑time employees.

UNC Asheville uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Proper documentation of identity and employability must be provided at the time of employment.