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About The Position

The Department of Art is seeking an adjunct supervisor for its Woodshop to work closely with a faculty liaison in meeting the needs of the department. The woodshop is equipped with power tools and space for fabricating painting supports, framing, exhibition preparation, and shipping support for art. It provides essential services to faculty and students, supporting art projects and the preparation of exhibition materials. Multiple Art Department courses require students to use the space each semester, and more than one hundred students and faculty members use it in some capacity each semester. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate to 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. The statement should address the university's mission and AIMS of a BYU education; for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it should also address faithfulness to the Church, building faith among students and the BYU community, and teaching in the light of the restored gospel. Employees are required to 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 the affiliated church. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university's academic and religious missions.

Requirements

  • 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 safely use woodshop tools.
  • Experience managing employees.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • High level of craftsmanship and aesthetics.
  • Successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
  • Employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

  • Terminal degree (MFA) or significant professional experience in a related field.
  • Prior experience managing an open woodshop.
  • Experience with art applications of woodshop equipment, particularly construction of frames, panels, strainer and stretcher bars, art shipping crates, and exhibition support materials.
  • Experience using a CNC router.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the woodshop according to 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, upkeep, and student and faculty material purchases.
  • Maintain an inventory of expendable supplies in the shop.
  • Assist students and faculty in courses and projects involving preparation of materials for painting, framing, exhibition preparation, and art shipping.
  • Coordinate and prioritize projects for the department, faculty, and students with the faculty liaison.

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