"Technical Instructor in Sculpture and Visual Arts"

Technical Instructor in Sculpture and Visual Arts

Bennington College

Job Type: Full time

Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States

Bennington College welcomes applications for a Technical Instructor in Sculpture and Visual Arts to support the curriculum, including supporting Visual Arts courses by giving material-specific demonstrations and safety procedures related to the woodshop and metalshop, assisting and overseeing any complex site-specific installations, as well as teaching two technical skills-oriented courses related to sculpture each year. The position is full-time, year-round.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting duties related to all Sculpture courses; material ordering, in-class technical support and management.
• Fabrication, technical design and building for College as a whole (buildings and grounds, CAPA, VAPA).
• Installation supervisor for outdoor sculpture.
• Supervising of Usdan Gallery crew and sometimes in direct relationship with visiting artists to the gallery to help design, assist in building for shows.
• Light shows in Usdan Gallery.
• Teaching two 2-credit technical skills-oriented courses related to sculpture each year.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date SDS booklet and Google Doc of all related materials in the Sculpture Department.
• Maintain that the wood shop tools and spaces are safe and working properly in the Sculpture department.
• Maintain that the metal shop tools and spaces are safe and working properly in the Sculpture department.
• Respond/assist with questions from students in the visual arts and others who have questions about mechanics, troubleshooting, and projects.
• Hire, mentor, and supervise monitors in the Wood shop (up to 7 Work Study Students).
• Hire, mentor, and supervise monitors in the Metal shop (up to 3 Work Study Students).
• Hire, mentor, and supervise monitors on BOSS Co2 laser (up to 2 Work Study Students).
• Sponsor up to 5 Independent Study Students over the entirety of Field Work Term.
• Keep up to date with material handling, SDS protocols, Fork truck regulation training by attending hazardous material and space courses to maintain certificates.
• Keep up to date with Fork truck regulations and certificate of operations.
• Perform other special projects or duties in support of sculpture and visual arts studio

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to pluralism and inclusivity-both as fields of inquiry and practice-is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree and technical production experience at the professional or collegiate level required; master's degree in sculpture or related field preferred.
2. Certification in TIG, MIG, and gas welding preferred.
3. Basic mechanical engineering understanding.
4. Basic electronics understanding / arduino controllers, piston controls, and pneumatic systems.
5. Mastery of woodworking techniques (joinery, construction methods)
6. Plastic fabrication knowledge and safety practices.
7. Experience training and managing students.
8. Demonstrated experience and ability to work with a diverse student population, and inclusive practices.
9. Demonstrated commitment to continued learning of issues, and practices of diversity and inclusion.
10. A high regard for personal and work-place safety.
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
12. Proficiency with Google Suite.
13. Proficient with Rhinoceros 3D CAD software and applications. (Rhino CAM)
14. Proficient in Adobe illustrator and Photoshop.
15. Successful completion and acceptable results of a background check.

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