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Title: Art Workshop Supervisor

Division: Provost's Office

Department: College of Liberal Arts

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 11: $23.38/hour

EEO Job Group: 3 E3

Position Summary

Oversee the technical usage of equipment through instruction of proper procedures and to maintain equipment in all studios. Opportunity to teach one section of a course in a 3-D discipline in each fall and spring semester.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Supervise and maintain equipment.
  
  
• Instruct students and student workers in safe usage of equipment and performance of studio duties.
  
  
• Prepare requisitions, order supplies, and reconcile receipt of materials.
  
  
• Recruit and hire student workers for Open Studio monitors. Oversight of student worker training, scheduling, payroll timesheet approval.
  
  
• Process Physical Plant work orders and act as the liaison for work between the Physical Plant and faculty.
  
  
• Perform emergency repairs and periodic overhauls of equipment.
  
  
• Design and construct special equipment.
  
  
• Compile annual hazardous materials report.
  
  
• Maintains all safety infrastructure in the Art and Design Department (first aid kits, eyewash stations, dust collectors, etc.).
  
  
• Assist with MAC/Pace Galleries lighting, signage and other details related to exhibits.
  
  
• Attends all faculty meetings.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s in Art required.
  
  
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience required.
  
  
• Experience with casting (bronze and aluminum) and welding (ARC, MIG, TIG).
  
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  
  
• Good decision-making skills. Experience in coordinating facilities.
  
  
• Ability to work independently to initiate and follow through with projects. Experience with diagnosis and repair of equipment.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Master of Fine Arts degree preferred as there is an opportunity to teach a course on a regular rotation.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI          

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

For more information about the college, please visit https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts.

About the Department

The Art & Design program at the University of Southern Indiana offers a BFA in Art, with concentrations in graphic design, illustration, interactive media, photography or studio. Students can also earn a BA/BS in Art with emphasis in Art History, Art Education, or one of the concentration areas mentioned previously. Art Minors in art history, art teaching, digital video design, graphic design, photography, and studio art are also available.
https://www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/art/degrees-and-programs

• Resume
• Letter of interest (optional)
• Unofficial transcripts (optional)
  • Official transcripts would be required of those selected to teach

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities