Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Studio Arts Technician I in Overland Park

Studio Arts Technician I

Johnson County Community College – Overland Park, Kansas

Position Overview

Department: Academic Affairs, Department of Photography, Film, and Media Studies
Type: Part-time Temporary (Non-Exempt) – 12 hours per week
Hybrid Schedule: No
Salary: $15.34–$18.61 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• Greater scheduling flexibility
• Free access to campus gym for employees and dependents
• Discount at the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

Position Summary

The Studio Arts Technician will provide technical support in one or more studio arts labs under the Department of Photography, Film, and Media Studies. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, offering technical assistance, preparing instructional materials, guiding assignments, and resolving routine and non‑routine problems.

Technical Support

• Ensure safety procedures are strictly followed and hazards are minimized.
• Provide technical assistance to students.
• Prepare instructional materials for laboratory demonstrations and use.
• Provide guidance on assignments and demonstrate techniques in the specialized lab assignment.
• Analyze and solve routine and non‑routine problems.

Equipment Management

• Ensure new equipment and supplies are put away in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory.
• Prepare faculty & facilities for use.
• Install and dismantle exhibitions.
• Ensure equipment checked out/in is in good shape and proper forms are completed.
• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
• Ensure equipment checked out is appropriate for the student.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 5 years of relevant experience or coursework.
• Basic expertise in professional cameras, lighting, and sound gear.
• Basic expertise in analog and digital photography processing.
• Basic expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Basic expertise with Epson fine‑art, large‑format printers.

Application Requirements

• Application, resume, and cover letter.
• Unofficial transcripts required for all adjunct faculty and faculty positions.
• First‑time applicants encouraged to apply before the review date listed in the posting.

About Johnson County Community College

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years.

Mission & Vision

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure

Finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments may administer pre‑employment tests relevant to essential job functions. Many departments require those selected to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Apply

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497575