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Roger Williams UniversityJob Posting : Adjunct Faculty, Visual Arts Studio Technician
Category : Adjunct Faculty
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Department : Dean's Office, SHAE
Locations : Bristol, RI
Posted : Oct 26, 2023
Closes : Open Until Filled
Type : Part-time Temporary
Ref.No. : 2264
PositionID : 169230
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About Roger Williams University :
At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .
Job Description :
The Visual Arts Department seeks a Fine Art Studio Technician to manage and maintain the Wood, Metal, and Fiber Studios, Printmaking Studio, Painting Studios, and other shared art-making spaces within the Visual Arts Department facilities.
Responsibilities include : performing routine maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, andfacilities; train students and monitors on safe usage of tools and technical aspects of fabrication; organize storage of tools and materials, oversee check out of tools; oversee monitor schedule and responsibilities; monitor all Fine Art Building studios; maintain orderly and clean facilities; maintain safe storage and proper documentation of hazardous materials; source, order and manage delivery of equipment,supplies andmaterialsandmaintain stock levels.
As we at RWU aim to promote an inclusive environment, we seek candidates who can contribute to these aims and demonstrate an array of related competencies in the areas of equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from those belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, including women, ethnic minorities, differently-abled, and lesbian / gay / bisexual / transgender.
Requirements :
Candidates must have experience maintaining woodshop equipment. Experience and interests maintaining Metal tools, Industrial Sewing Machines, and / or digital 3D Fabrication tools [Shaper handheld CNC] is preferred but not required.
At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Additional Information :
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here .
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here : Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures . All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number : (401) 254-3123 / Email Address : jstanley@rwu.edu
Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall within the minimum and midpoint salary ranges.
Application Instructions :
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter / letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
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