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 skills

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Masters of Fine Arts degree in visual arts or design preferred.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.