Art Studio - Instructional & Classroom Support Technician

Position: Art Studio - Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 2
Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community.

Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition.

TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African
- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:
Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population Are committed to teaching in a community college setting Care deeply about student success Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities Reflect the diversity of our community Position Summary This Art department position provides technical support in the art discipline they are responsible for.

The position requires technical knowledge and expertise in specific artistic practices. This may include one or more of the following areas: ceramics, sculpture, photography, drawing/painting, printmaking, and digital art. The technician will work closely the lead professor in that area and assist in a variety of duties both during and outside of class time. They will perform related clerical support functions under the direction of the Dean for Creative Arts, Literature, and Communications and/or Art department faculty.

This is a temporary classified position currently scheduled end approximately in January 2027. Oversees and assists students with the safe handling of equipment and tools during class and open studio time. Prepares equipment, materials, and chemicals, for class projects. Prepares demonstrations as requested by Professors. Inventories studio supplies and equipment and creates purchase orders as needed. Conducts studio or lecture demonstrations when needed.

Confers with Professor in establishing and developing assignments. Writes, edits, or modifies art studio handouts or manuals. Operates and performs routine maintenance and repairs on art studio equipment, and/or reports any equipment malfunctions and generates work orders for facilities. instructs students, work-study, and faculty in the use of equipment. Prepares progress reports concerning research activities and assists in writing reports.

Monitors studios to ensure compliance with safety policy and PPE; assists in the development of safe laboratory procedures including compiling current MSDS on all chemicals used in the assigned studios. May teach art demonstration portion of selected classes. May direct the work of others. Perform related duties as assigned. This may include:
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