Job Description

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

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.

Work Location: Murray, KY

About Murray State University

For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. 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. 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. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on C ... olleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. Recent Accolades: •U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans •Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck •G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School •Forbes Best Employers List Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings. The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, 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.

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