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technical assistant - ceramics department - the cleveland institute of

updated thu 29 jun 06

 

Bobbruch1@AOL.COM on wed 28 jun 06

Art

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT CERAMICS DEPARTMENT The Cleveland Institute of=20
Art is seeking a full-time Technical Assistant in the Ceramics Department=20=
to=20
compliment and support the undergraduate ceramics program and its =20
comprehensive facility. Responsibilities: Manage equipment and facility=20=
under direct=20
supervision of the Ceramics Department Head, maintain equipment and=20
facility as needed; manage, inventory, and order materials; supervise faci=
lities=20
and work-study students; assist all levels of ceramics students, participa=
te=20
in studio critiques and weekly meetings with ceramics faculty. Knowled=
ge,=20
Skills, Abilities: Good communication, supervisory, and organizational =20
skills. Mechanical ability and knowledge and experience with ceramic equipme=
nt and=20
safety. Knowledge of welding, woodworking, and basic shop tool skills.=20
Basic knowledge of electric and gas kiln repair. Applicant must be respons=
ible=20
and have the ability to work with and manage students. Requirements: M=
FA=20
or equivalent is required. Compensation: Current commitment is 30 hours=20
per week for the Technical Assistant position in the degree program. Benef=
its=20
package included. Position begins mid-August 2006 through mid-May 2007.=20
Studio space, firing, and 500 lbs. of clay per semester is provided during=
the=20
academic year. Interested applicants should submit resume, contact=20
information for two references (name, address, and email), list of artist=
=E2=80=99s=20
abilities, portfolio of 20 slides/images, application (available on our we=
bsite) and=20
SASE for return of materials, to: Ceramics T/A Position Anna Cottos,=20
Executive Assistant The Cleveland Institute of Art 11141 East Blvd. =20
Cleveland, OH 44106 acottos@cia.edu AA/EOE Visit our web site at www.c=
ia.edu =20
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. =20