Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - Woodshop Supervisor

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art at Brigham Young University seeks an adjunct Woodshop Supervisor to work closely with a faculty liaison and meet the department’s needs. The woodshop provides fabrication services for painting supports, framing, exhibition preparation, and art shipping, and supports student and faculty projects and coursework. More than 100 students and faculty use the space in some capacity each semester.

The position starts January 4, 2027. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page mission alignment statement. Employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of that church.

Requirements

• A minimum BA/BFA degree, completed before the position start date.
• Experience using and maintaining woodshop tools, including table saws, jointers, planers, panel saws, miter saws, band saws, drill presses, router tables, power sanders, jigsaws, and central dust collection.
• Precision woodworking skills.
• Experience troubleshooting and solving fabrication challenges.
• Experience teaching others to use woodshop tools safely.
• Experience managing employees.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• A high level of craftsmanship and aesthetics.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree (MFA) or significant professional experience in a related field.
• Prior experience managing an open woodshop.
• Experience applying woodshop equipment to art, particularly constructing frames, panels, strainer and stretcher bars, art-shipping crates, and exhibition support materials.
• Experience using a CNC router.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the woodshop and establish a set schedule of open hours.
• Work with the faculty liaison to hire, train, schedule, and supervise student shop technicians.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace for students and faculty.
• Oversee and maintain woodshop equipment.
• Develop and direct online and in-person training for shop equipment use in coordination with the faculty liaison.
• Work with the faculty liaison to authorize, track, and report woodshop expenditures for maintenance and upkeep and for student and faculty material purchases.
• Maintain an inventory of expendable shop supplies.
• Assist students and faculty in courses and projects involving preparation of materials for painting, framing, exhibition preparation, and art shipping.
• Work with the faculty liaison to coordinate and prioritize projects for the department, faculty, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level