The University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department is a multidisciplinary department focused on maintaining its high standards of excellence and ability to provide exceptional access to a myriad of labs and shops for its undergraduate and graduate student researchers. We are currently seeking qualified a applicant for a full-time Instructional Technician positions to assist with instruction and operations within the Glass and Neon Labs within the Art department. The Art Department technician positions work closely with departmental research faculty that lead disciplined areas of study in leading demonstrations and providing technical instruction during classes. These Instructional Technicians will work closely with Art Department research faculty that lead disciplined areas of study to provide technical instruction and demonstrations during classes. These positions also work closely with students as it relates to Lab/shop monitoring during open Lab/shop hours. The Instructional Technologist aids students in the development of their projects and promotes safe shop practices. Instructional Technicians work with the department office in identifying the needs of shops and labs. This position is at the front line of equipment diagnostics and maintenance and works with our office administrator to make purchases and schedule maintenance for labs/shops throughout the academic year and summer session. These positions will work with existing Instructional Technicians and our Facilities Manager to ensure the safety of daily operations in the department and will be a part of our department’s Safety Committee.
A successful candidate must be highly organized, and willing to learn new skills and technologies as they become relevant. The candidate must also have the ability to order supplies, reconcile ledgers, and track expenses, research equipment, and expendable supplies. A successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to manage communications across a community of students, staff, and faculty. The ability to lead with flexibility, empathy, sensitivity, and tact in dealing with diverse groups of people is required. Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment This position will need to be able to assess timelines and workload. A strong commitment to health and safety issues in the arts is required.
Assists with or supports the design, development, and enhancement of instructional activities, programs, and curricula. Utilizes effective educational methodologies and technologies to meet organizational and learner needs.
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Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelors Degree in Art or Art related field. Progressively more responsible experience in similar or related positions may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred
Master’s Degree
MFA in Art or Art related field
Knowledge, skills, and abilities integral to success in this position:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
$50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Fixed
These positions will occasionally require flexibility in work hours including evenings and weekends to meet academic and curricular needs.
This position will work with primacy in the Glass and Neon Labs and will aid in secondary discipline support where applicable within the department as needed.The Department currently has qualified technicians on our team in the following areas of study: Ceramics, Digital Fabrication/IT, Photography, Sculpture, Print, Art Metals and Wood. If you have experience working in those areas, please elaborate on those expreiences as it would contribute to our team.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and one of our Division Disability Representatives will contact you. More information can also be found at https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/.
Please apply by uploading a copy of your resume, cover letter, and three professional references through the jobs.wisc.edu portal. To assure consideration, please apply by 11:55 p.m. on July 7, 2024. Recruitment for this position will be ongoing and applications will be taken until positions are filled.
A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
Timothy Mccarty
[email protected]
608-262-1959
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec I(TL003)
A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/ART
Academic Staff-Renewable
300999-AS
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