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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department is a multidisciplinary department focused on maintaining its high standards of excellence and ability to provide exceptional access to a myriad of labs and shops for its undergraduate and graduate student researchers. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for new full-time Instructional Technician positions to assist with instruction and operations within the department. These positions work closely with departmental research faculty that lead disciplined areas of study in leading demonstrations and providing technical instruction during classes. These Instructional Technicians will work closely with Art Department research faculty that lead disciplined areas of study to provide technical instruction and demonstrations during classes. These positions also work closely with students as it relates to Lab/shop monitoring during open Lab/shop hours. The Instructional Technologist aids students in the development of their projects and promotes safe shop practices. Instructional Technicians work with the department office in identifying the needs of shops and labs. This position is at the front line of equipment diagnostics and maintenance and works with our office administrator to make purchases and schedule maintenance for labs/shops throughout the academic year and summer session. These positions will work with existing Instructional Technicians and our Facilities Manager to ensure the safety of daily operations in the department and will be a part of our department's Safety Committee.
A successful candidate must be highly organized, and willing to learn new skills and technologies as they become relevant. The candidate must also have the ability to order supplies, reconcile ledgers, and track expenses, research equipment, and expendable supplies. A successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to lead with flexibility, empathy, sensitivity, and tact in dealing with diverse groups of people is required. Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment This position will need to be able to assess timelines and workload. A strong commitment to health and safety issues in the arts is required.
- 5% Completes initial edits, reviews, and updates of existing instructional materials
- 15% Contributes to researching, designing, and/or acquiring learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
- 15% Assists with providing basic training and technical support to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
- 15% Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
- 20% Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
- 5% Provides support for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
- 5% Assists with the design and development of multimedia learning materials
- 15% Responsibilities include operation and repair of equipment essential to the Digital Fabrication area and serve as liaison for Departmental IT.
- 5% Safety Training, Upkeep, and Protocol Enforcement specific to area studios and labs for students, faculty, and staff.
- Instructional support and shop monitoring
- Maintain Digital Fabrication tools and equipment/repair and replace
- Order all materials for instruction and research, including tools and equipment
- Maintain Digital Fabrication Lab and assist with Department IT as liaison with campus IT partners and School of Education IT (MERIT)
- Ability to trouble shoot and repair Digital Fabrication equipment including CNC, laser cutters, and 3D printers
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Required
Bachelor's Degree in Art or Art related field. Progressively more responsible experience in similar or related positions may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
MFA in Art or Art related field
Qualifications:
* Extensive training and/or experience in facilities maintenance, machinery, and equipment management in the following area: Digital Fabrication/Information Technologies
* Additional training and experience is desired and favorable in the following areas: Printmaking, Book Art and Papermaking, Glass, Art Metals, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Wood.
* Six months of related technical shop supervisory experience.
* Experience with relevant equipment, tools, and processes, with the ability to instruct students on the correct and proper use of equipment.
* Experience in Audio Video editing and manipulation experience.
* Working knowledge of image creation and editing, 2D and 3D modeling, animation and rendering
* Demonstrated ability to oversee skilled and unskilled persons using hand and power equipment in a studio art setting.
* Able to oversee the work activities of assigned laboratory student employees, as well as assuring the proper training and procedures for the laboratory to maintain the health and safety of all students and personnel.
* Flexibility in moving between tasks using good time-management skills
* Possess clear verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrate the aptitude to apply basic mechanical principles.
* Must have a working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
* Candidates must be flexible to help cover for other team members as needed
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $49,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
These positions will occasionally require flexibility in work hours including evenings and weekends to meet academic and curricular needs.
The Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to join our team in the following areas of study: Ceramics, Digital Fabrication/IT, Photography, Sculpture, and Wood. This position will work with primacy in the Digital Fabrication/IT discipline and will aid in secondary discipline support where applicable within the department as needed. If you feel that your skills and experience would lend itself to more than one open position, we encourage you to apply for all positions that meet that criteria, which can be found by searching for the following on the UW jobs board:
PVL #293005: Instructional Tech - Sculpture
PVL #292966: Instructional Tech - Wood
PVL #292451: Instructional Tech - Photo
PVL #292964: Instructional Tech - Ceramics
Please apply by uploading a copy of your resume, cover letter, and three professional references through the jobs.wisc.edu portal. To assure consideration, please apply by 11:55 p.m. on March 2, 2024. Recruitment for these positions will be ongoing and applications will be taken until positions are filled.
Contact:Timothy Mccarty
608-262-1959
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.
Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec I(TL003)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/ART
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:293009-AS
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/