Position Information
Position Number 684040
Working Title Artist in Residence (AIR) - Wood
Job Title Artist
Department Craft Center Restricted
Job Type Part-Time
Job Purpose
Provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The Craft Center's mission is to offer the finest professional studio craft education through the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Craft Certificate and workshop programs, and to provide a regional cultural resource through the workshop, exhibition, and gallery programs. AIRs play an important role in managing studio resources year round, and providing instructional support during the academic semesters.
Essential Functions
The AIR will work 20 hours per week overseeing studio upkeep and providing instructional support. Studio duties include equipment maintenance, fixture building, wood store operations, and managing the needs of the workshop program. Part of the time will include scheduled monitoring of the woodshop and library. Instructional assistance includes occasional teaching duties during faculty absence, periodic class demonstrations, participation in class discussions, and/or mid-term and final group reviews. During the Craft Center's summer workshop season the AIR manages the studio, orders tools and materials for the workshops and ensures its smooth operation under supervision of the program manager. Specifics of managing the studio during workshops will be discussed with the AIR in advance, with both the supervising faculty member and the program manager. The AIR will receive direction from the program manager regarding workshop support. During the workshops, the resident may be able to take part in the workshop on a space available basis or pursue their own work while also being available for the visiting instructor. The resident must produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of technical expertise and aesthetic merit. The AIR's studio work will be reviewed periodically with the supervising faculty member. AIR may apply to teach workshops and academic classes in wood or foundations, and conduct outreach demonstrations for additional compensation at applicable institutional pay scales.
Minimum Qualifications
BFA degree. Selection will consider the candidate's potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support.
Preferred Qualifications
MFA or equivalent professional experience.
Work Hours
20 hours per week. One year appointment, August 15, 2019-August 14, 2020. The resident may be invited back for one additional year at the request of the Craft Center for a possible total of two years as an AIR.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time grant funded position; its continuation is contingent upon future funding.
Benefits Information
Residence in Craft Center housing is a required condition of employment. Single occupancy bedroom with private bath (whether married or single, cooking and lounge facilities are shared with other residents), individual studio space and 24 hour studio access are provided. A stipend of $1620.00 annually is provided, which is paid in monthly increments of $135 via 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. Also, opportunities for additional employment through workshop and outreach programs or adjunct teaching may be available.
Posting Details
Posting Date 03/15/2019
Deadline Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants are required to electronically upload a resume and provide list of information for three references. References will be contacted at a later time by committee members. Official transcripts required upon hire. Applicants are also required to submit digital images in JPEG format by WeTransfer to druzinsky@tntech.edu, Attention: Artist in Residence Application - Wood, or by mail, with images burned to a CD or jump drive to Debra Ruzinsky, Appalachian Center for Craft, 1560 Craft Center Dr., Smithville, TN. 37166. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. For questions please email Professor Graham Campbell at GCampbell@tntech.edu or phone 931-372-6879.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
- Transcripts
- Transcripts 2
- Portfolio: Personal Artwork
- Portfolio: Images of Student Artwork
- Design Portfolio
- Cover Letter
- Multi Media
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have or will you have by start date, a BFA degree?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
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