ART & ARTH Studio Technician

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

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Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Typical hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This an 11-month position, working August-June, with July off. Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required. The successful candidate must be willing to work a varying schedule as dictated by class and project schedules.

The Department of Art & Art History is the second largest department on campus offering six concentrations in studio art; ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The department is seeking to hire an Art and Art History Studio Technician to work with students and faculty within the department to utilize studio spaces and equipment.

The Art and Art History Studio Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and organized art studio space environment, ensuring proper use of equipment and materials, and supervising students in the spaces, while also managing inventories and budgets in collaboration and with approval of departmental faculty within the concentration areas. The Studio Technician will be responsible for developing and administering programs and procedures to support and promote safety and equipment training,

To be successful, the candidate must possess prior knowledge of studio equipment, ability to work autonomously and with students, and to promote safety, equipment maintenance and training, material literacy, and training in processes. This role works directly with UNCA faculty, staff, and students earning a BA or BFA degree or K-12 Licensure. The work with students involves providing guidance and mentoring students in the development, creation, and exhibition/presentation of art.

The employee in this position may have occasional teaching or co-teaching responsibilities if needed.

The position requires a Master in Fine Arts degree. May also consider candidates with a Bachelor's and significantly equivalent experience. Ability to lift 50 lbs. to waist height. Valid driver's license.

MFA degree in art with previous experience working in high-paced academic studios. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience in Ceramics and Sculpture. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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