Require WARP and Printmaking Teaching Lab Specialist in Gainesville, FL

Job title: WARP and Printmaking Teaching Lab Specialist
Company: University of Florida
Job description: Classification Title:

Teaching Lab Specialist II
Job Description:

Printmaking and WARP Teaching Laboratory Specialist II

The School of Art + Art History in the College of the Arts at the University of Florida is seeking individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives for the position of Printmaking and WARP (Workshop for Art Research and Practice) Teaching Lab Specialist. Join our team in instructing and engaging faculty, staff and students on utilizing a safe, educational, and creative studio and lab. Supervise and maintain the functioning of all printmaking and WARP studio needs, instructing and orienting faculty and students to lab and studio procedures, equipment usage, checkout and health and safety compliance.

The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.

The School of Art & Art History intends to engage in human-centered production practices. We work collaboratively to encourage healthy work-life integration and believe in fostering a positive work atmosphere that recognizes and appreciates the contributions of our staff.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assure that the space, equipment, and materials for Printmaking and WARP classes, classrooms, labs, and studios are safe, well-functioning, and accessible.
• Procure, maintain/repair, organize, and secure equipment, materials, and supplies in instructional and storage spaces for Printmaking and WARP.
• Research new equipment, materials, and best practices and work with faculty and/or the director's office to determine needs and budget for equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Instruct students and make sure that they check out, return, and use equipment properly, while complying with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student monitors assigned to oversee lab spaces during open studio hours. Supervise graduate students who lead WARP Open Studio hours.
• Demonstrate materials and processes in classes, as needed.

Location and Schedule:

Working about half of the time at Fine Arts Building C on UF's main campus located at 1370 Inner Road, Gainesville, Florida 32611 and half of the time at the WARP off-campus facility located at 534 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32601

Monday - Friday 8-5pm with an hour lunch
Expected Salary:

$43,000 annual
Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and six years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring to the position

• a graduate degree in art or art-related field
• project management experience that demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills and appropriate attention to detail
• evidence of proactive approaches with the ability to address technical problems in a variety of facilities and across several artistic media
• evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in the context of cultural and ideological difference.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Deadline: All application documents must be submitted by 9/25/23.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system at. Online applications must include the following: (1) a detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community; (2) a resume or curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information of three professional references; (4) A PDF portfolio with 10-15 images (Note that the UF application system only allows for one 5 MB maximum file size PDF document) or a link to website of 10-15 images of your creative work or related production.

The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date (DATE).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 19 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Expected salary: $43000 per year
Location: Gainesville, FL

Apply Job!