University of North Carolina Asheville is hiring: ART & ARTH Studio Technician i

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Information

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or 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 Type

EHRA Staff

Title

Art and Art History 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. The successful candidate must be willing to work a varying schedule as dictated by 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 is seeking to hire an Art and Art History Studio Technician to work with students and faculty within the department to utilize studio spaces and equipment.

The Art and Art History Studio Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and organized art studio space environment, 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 Studio Technician will be responsible for developing and administering programs and procedures to support and promote safety and equipment training.

To be successful, the candidate must possess prior knowledge of studio equipment, 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 UNCA faculty, staff, and students earning a BA or BFA degree or K-12 Licensure. The work with students involves providing guidance and mentoring students in the development, creation, and exhibition/presentation of art.

The employee in this position may have occasional teaching or co-teaching responsibilities if needed.

FLSA

Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills

The position requires a Master of Fine Arts degree. May also consider candidates with a Bachelor’s and significantly equivalent experience. Ability to lift 50 lbs. to waist height. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

MFA degree in art with previous experience working 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 all types of kilns – wood, electric and 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.

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. 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 from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants meet the required competency, training, and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Number: E0522

Posting date: 09/02/2025

Closing date: 09/30/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• Indeed
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• HERC
• NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
• UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
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• Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
• NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
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• Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Resume

• Optional Documents
• Other Documents

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.