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 (EXHIBITIONS) – Appalachian Center for Crafts
Account #2-10338; Position #138080
The Appalachian Center for Crafts is seeking an Artist in
Residence (AIR) of exceptional talent to provide support in the Exhibitions
Gallery. 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 of Accomplishment 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: Responsible for exhibition space set up and tear down of
exhibits. Corresponds with artists
and coordinates all aspects of exhibition process: shipment; reports; physical
arrangement; lighting, gallery repairs; scheduling of photo shoots; collaborates
with promotion department on press releases and grant proposals.
AIR’s will be expected to work 20 hours per week with a short shift in
the library.
In
exchange for appropriate compensation, resident may be asked to teach workshop
classes.
Each
Artist in Residence must produce a significant body of studio work while showing
a high level of technical expertise. 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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