Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam is hiring: Ceramics Studio Instructional Assist
Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam, Corvallis, OR, United States, 97333
Ceramics Studio Instructional Assistant 1, Part-time
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:
- Resume
Position Title: Ceramics Studio Instructional Assistant 1, Part-time
Employment Requirement
Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4
Division/Department:
Division/Department: Visual Arts
Location
Job Summary:
Coordinates and collaborates on all studio equipment, kiln structures, and tools necessary to the daily operation of the Ceramics Studio. Assists faculty, both credit and non-credit, in any necessary studio functions for classes.
Required Qualifications:
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Education and Experience:
- The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires considerable experience working in a ceramic arts environment, including both an appreciation for aesthetics and more technical aspects of ceramic arts.
- Requires well-developed clay skills including working with green ware, bisque ware, highfire, and soda.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of kilns including electric and gas fired kilns.
- Requires robust knowledge of kiln mechanisms along with basic kiln-building knowledge.
- Must have strong mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot kiln problems before they present safety risks.
- Requires both gross motor and fine motor skills.
- Requires a conscientious approach to environmental health and safety.
- Must be able to perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively without direct supervision.
- Must be able to prioritize and organize tasks in order to meet production schedules and deadlines related to instruction.
- Requires the ability to communicate regularly and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders.
- The position requires diplomacy and the ability to help studio users navigate and resolve creative and other differences.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical Skills and Abilities:
Requires lifting of light to medium-weight materials (10 to 50 pounds).
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a studio setting with some exposure to health and safety hazards. Occasional work outdoors in inclement weather. The covered kiln shed can be wet, windy, cold, and hot. The position requires some flexible scheduling based on firing volume and may require some weekend, evening(8-9 pm), and early morning (5-6 am) hours.
1. Working under the direction of the Ceramics Department Chair, coordinates equipment repair throughout each term. This includes maintaining safe gas lines, brick repair, kiln shelf repair and maintenance, kiln furniture maintenance, and chimney maintenance. In electric kilns this includes maintaining and repairing kilns including relays, elements, switches, and connectors. Within this work, must coordinate with Ceramics Department Chair for ordering necessary replacement parts.
2. Regularly maintains the pug mill as well as all recycled clay. This includes the coordination of ordering raw materials in collaboration with the Ceramics Department Chair, as well as making and maintaining the recycled clay for purchase.
3. Advises Chair and Benton Center administrative staff when equipment requires repair or replacement. Coordinates re-building and replacement of kilns as needed. This included all electric kilns and gas fired kilns.
4. Maintains a safe, clean, and efficient learning and artistic environment. Regularly monitors and calibrates firing equipment for safety, energy efficiency, and effectiveness.
5. Responsible for teaching safe practices to faculty, studio volunteers.
6. Provide regular feedback regarding firing operations to Chair, Ceramics ProgramCoordinator, PT faculty, and instructional assistants, as needed.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:
- Resume
All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee’s supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.
- LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy .
- As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
- Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
- Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
- Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.
We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu
LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
Salary Grade
Salary Grade 14
$18.25 per hour
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- I understand I must have State of Oregon residency at the time this position commences.
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
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