3D Art Instructor/Studio Manager

3D

ART INSTRUCTOR/STUDIO MANAGER

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The 3D Art Instructor/Studio Manager teaches courses as needed for program majors and general education. This instructor is also responsible for the operation of the 3D studios in The Stream building at Edgewood University, including planning, purchasing, maintaining inventories, supervising student assistants, and overseeing studio safety. The person in this position also contributes to installation and prep of gallery shows and collections. The Art Studio Manager reports to the Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. This is a 10-month position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach courses in 3D Art Oversee studio equipment purchase, preparation, and maintenance Collaborate on gallery installation and prep of shows and collections, including The Stream Atrium Oversees studio and classroom preparations Maintain equipment and supply inventories Collaborate with facilities and environmental health and safety where necessary, and track building operations Collaborate with other campus programming where appropriate Hire, train, supervise, and mentor student assistants Manage purchasing, submit invoices, etc.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

NECESSARY

EDUCATION OR WORK EXPERIENCE

MFA or terminal degree preferred Relevant teaching and studio experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to train and supervise student assistants Use and maintenance of studio equipment Ability to shift priorities and work with frequent interruptions Effective communication skills

SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Overall proficient skill-level in Microsoft Office, which includes: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and LMS platforms is a plus Willingness and ability to learn new software

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.