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The Hite Institute of Art + Design at the University of Louisville is seeking Studio Assistants for the Glass and Ceramics studio areas. These positions support faculty, students, and the day-to-day operation of the studio facilities while contributing to a safe, organized, and engaging environment for teaching and learning.

Two positions are available: one dedicated to the Glass area and one dedicated to the Ceramics area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support faculty and students with studio-based instruction, demonstrations, and classroom activities.
• Assist with the day-to-day operation and scheduling of the assigned studio.
• Maintain studio facilities, equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Prepare, organize, replenish, and maintain materials, supplies, and inventories.
• Support specialized studio processes appropriate to the assigned area.
• Promote studio cleanliness, organization, safety, and appropriate use of
• equipment.
• Assist students and faculty with operational, equipment, material, and scheduling needs.
• Perform other duties supporting the instructional and operational needs of the studio.

Preferred Qualifications

• BFA or equivalent degree with a concentration in Glass, Ceramics, or a related studio discipline.
• Previous experience as a studio assistant, studio technician, or in an academic or professional studio environment.
• Experience working with or supervising students in a studio setting.
• Experience with material preparation, inventory management, equipment
• maintenance, and studio organization.
• Working knowledge of relevant materials, processes, tools, equipment, and safety practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to maintain records and inventories.

Glass Position: Experience with hot, warm, and/or cold glassworking processes is preferred. Experience with basic equipment maintenance, welding, or woodworking is a plus.

Ceramics Position: Experience mixing clay, glazes, and slips from scratch and familiarity with clay and glaze calculations is preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Excel or comparable inventory software is a plus.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate organization, initiative, flexibility, strong communication, problem-solving skills, technical competence, reliability, and a commitment to studio safety. Successful candidates will enjoy working collaboratively with faculty and students and will be proactive in maintaining a productive studio environment.

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter describing your relevant studio experience and indicate whether you are applying for the Glass or Ceramics position.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.