ART & ARTH Studio Technician Job at University of North Carolina Asheville in As

Overview

UNC Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. It is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. The university is known for student-centered teaching, mentoring undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and fostering an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that respects and engages with people of different cultures and backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Position Information

• Position Type: EHRA Staff
• Title: ART & ARTH Studio Technician
• Position Number: 003918
• Recruitment Range: $50,000-$55,000 (11 Months per year)
• Work Schedule and Hours: Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an 11-month position, August–June with July off. Evening and weekend work may be required. Schedule may vary with class and project schedules.
• Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time
• Months per Year: 11 Months (August-June)

Position Summary

The Department of Art & Art History is the second largest department on campus, offering six concentrations in studio art: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The department seeks to hire an Art and Art History Studio Technician to work with students and faculty to utilize studio spaces and equipment.

The Studio Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and organized art studio space, ensuring proper use of equipment and materials, and supervising students in the spaces, while also managing inventories and budgets in collaboration with departmental faculty within the concentration areas. The Technician will develop and administer programs and procedures to support and promote safety and equipment training.

To be successful, the candidate must have prior knowledge of studio equipment, the ability to work autonomously and with students, and to promote safety, equipment maintenance and training, material literacy, and training in processes. This role works directly with UNC Asheville faculty, staff, and students earning a BA or BFA degree or K-12 Licensure. The work with students involves providing guidance and mentoring in the development, creation, and exhibition/presentation of art. The employee may have occasional teaching or co-teaching responsibilities if needed.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

The position requires a Master of Fine Arts degree. A Bachelor's degree with significantly equivalent experience may be considered. Ability to lift 50 lbs. to waist height. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

MFA degree in art with previous experience in high-paced academic studios. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience in ceramics and sculpture. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in and managing high energy academic studios.
• Extensive experience loading and firing kilns (wood, electric, gas).
• Experience with traditional Anagama firing aspects (sourcing and preparing wood, organizing and maintaining shifts, training students, etc.).
• Experience maintaining bricks for kilns (cutting, cleaning, grinding, organizing, etc.).
• Experience repairing and maintaining electric and gas kilns, electric wheels, clay mixers, slab rollers, spray booths and extruders.
• Experience with woodworking equipment/processes (table saw, band saw, jointer, miter saw, planer, drill press, sanders, etc.).
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment/processes (shear, brake, roller, hydraulic press, media blaster, drill press, grinders, sanders, etc.).
• Experience with MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene equipment and processes.
• Experience with forge and foundry equipment and processes.
• Experience with mold-making, slip-casting, lost-wax and other casting processes.
• Familiarity with common non-traditional sculptural materials/processes.
• Managing inventories of consumables, materials and supplies in studio and gallery environments.
• Experience hanging and installing artwork in a gallery setting, and the ability to train students to hang and install artwork.
• Enforcement of all safety regulations.
• Familiarity with CNC technology, including 3D printers.

Posting Detail Information

• Special Instructions to the Applicant: Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date for each specific position. Any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended is required upon employment and will be requested directly by Human Resources or the National Student Clearinghouse. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants meet the required competency and training and experience, management may consider other applicants. Salary determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Pre-employment background investigations are conducted on all candidates. If hired, you must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid by direct deposit.
• Posting Number: E0522
• Posting date: 09/02/2025
• Closing date: 09/30/2025
• Open Until Filled: No