Sculpture Lab Tech / Studio Manager Description

This position involves managing the Sculpture Studios of the Art Department. Duties include shop and equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, basic bookkeeping, regular inventory, assisting students with projects and supervising student workers. A key role with this position is monitoring student safety and maintaining studio safety procedures. The studios include a large woodshop, metal fabricating shop, foundry, and ceramics studios. This Sculpture Lab Tech position works collaboratively with the Ceramics Lab Tech.

Requirements

Experience working in a sculpture studio or similar shop is required. Familiarity with all types of tools and processes is required. No specific degree is required.

Adjunct teaching opportunities may be available to a candidate with an MFA or MA, including Foundation Drawing, Design, or Art Appreciation. A candidate with no advanced degree but appropriate experience may have the opportunity to teach Continuing Education courses.

Schedule and Salary

This is a part-time, hourly rate position.

20 hours/week throughout the school year and 10 hours/week during summer.

All academic breaks off.

Minimum 3 days/week.

 Contact:    Jason Peot

        Professor of Art

        Harper College

        1200 W. Algonquin Rd.

        Palatine, IL 60067

        847-925-6309

        [email protected]