March 11, 2003

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (CLAY) – Appalachian Center for Crafts

Account #2-10338; Position #138070

The Appalachian Center for Crafts is seeking an Artist in Residence (AIR) of exceptional talent to provide support in the Clay Department. The purpose of the AIR program is to provide a creative residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The Craft Center's mission is to offer the finest studio professional craft education through the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Certificate and Advanced Certificate and workshop programs, and to provide a regional cultural resource through the workshop, exhibition, and sales gallery programs. Each department: Clay, Fibers, Glass, Metals, Wood, and Exhibitions offers an artist in residence position. Post MFA and BFA students who wish to further enhance their skills or to complete a portfolio are urged to apply. Term of the residency is from August 18, 2003 through August 17, 2004. The residency is renewable for a second year, subject to performance review.  Additional information available at www.craftcenter.tntech.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS: MFA or equivalent professional experience preferred. Applicants must hold a minimum of a BFA degree or equivalent.  Selection will consider the candidate’s potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support.  Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, staff, students and the public is required. Prior residents may reapply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General familiarity with clay materials, operation of clay mixers and pugmills, glaze materials, glaze mixing, electric and gas kiln firming and basic equipment maintenance.  Basic knowledge of hand power tools and construction/framing desirable.  Oversight of general maintenance and cleanup of clay studio, glaze pantry, glaze lab, and condition/use of kilns and equipment.  Periodically inventory glaze materials and other studio supplies.  AIR’s will be expected to work 20 hours per week with a short shift in the library. 

Instructional support:  Includes occasional teaching duties during faculty absence.  Resident will periodically give appropriate class demonstrations and/or participate in class discussions.  Resident may participate in midterm and final group reviews in the intermediate and advanced classes.  In exchange for appropriate compensation, resident may be asked to teach workshops and/or academic classes.

Each Artist in Residence must produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of industry, integrity and responsibility.  In consultation with the department head, expectations of the AIR’s studio work will be reviewed after arrival.

COMPENSATION: Single occupancy sleeping rooms with private bath (whether married or single, cooking and lounge facilities are shared with other residents), individual studio space and 24-hour studio access are provided.  No stipend or wages are provided; however, opportunities for additional employment through outreach programs may be available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a slide portfolio, resume, three references, and a completed Tennessee Technological University employment application to: Appalachian Center for Crafts, 1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville, TN 37166. (615) 597-6801 or (615) 597-6802.  All submitted materials become the property of TTU and will not be returned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Review of applications will begin April 30,2003; open until filled.


Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Human Resource Services, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

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