Instructor/Art Technician at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250006FAC

Job Title:

Instructor/Art Technician

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.


Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about

Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State

Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Faculty (Non-Tenure-Track)

Department:

Art and Design

Anticipated Start Date:

January 2025

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

General maintenance of equipment, facilities and assistance to students and faculty within the art department and galleries. Teach four classes per year and mentor/supervise students/student workers in gallery and studio areas. Maintain digital makerspaces and advocate to strengthen digital humanities in department/college; maintain health and safety equipment and procedures.

• Teaching two introductory/foundation level courses each semester with a primary focus on digital art and design practices, while also being open to other foundational art areas as needed.


• The technician oversees and trains student workers in the department's digital makerspace, which involves lab management and safety training, strengthening our involvement with digital humanities.


• The technician will oversee the students who work in the makerspace, co-teach with faculty on training for workflow and machine use, develop methodologies of the digital makerspace that integrate well into departmental areas.


• Train student workers to run the digital makerspace and proctor the lab.


• Maintain departmental studio equipment and facilities.


• Training, teaching and supervision of student interns and work study students as assigned.


• Maintain health and safety equipment and procedures.


• Assist gallery director in exhibition installations and with day-to-day operations of the University Galleries.


• The departmental technician assists with training/teaching students the proper practices and handling of artworks and management of these works.


• Teach student workers and interns to develop valuable soft-trade skills in museum/gallery through exhibition management, preparatory skills, and collection management.


• Oversee course-related use of the exhibition spaces and technology, permanent collection objects, and objects on loan to the University Galleries.


• Assist with educational events/tours, exhibition receptions, symposia and other special events.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Masters of Arts degree in visual arts or design required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Teaching introduction/foundation level courses in digital art practices.


• Mentoring students in art environment.


• Experience using Macintosh/PC platforms and MS Office Software required.


• Experience in the use of digital equipment (CNC, Lasercutter, 3D printing, digital photography, vinyl cutter, Adobe Creative Cloud).


• Experience in the use-maintenance of studio/gallery lab tools and equipment.


• Experience in light construction and painting.


• Familiarity with gallery practices and collections management.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Able to work effectively with faculty and university staff.


• Possess a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Masters of Fine Arts degree in visual arts or design preferred.

Pay Plan:

Faculty II

Posting Date:

08/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application


• Curriculum Vitae


• 20 images of student work (PDF) and 20 images of personal work (PDF) (Please submit under Other Document)

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by September 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply Now