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Photography Lab Manager & Printmaking Studio Assistant

Location: Ogden, UT
Posted: January 23, 2024
Application Deadline: January 23, 2025

Contact

Weber State University
hr@weber.edu
Ogden, UT, 84408
https://apptrkr.com/4956578

Photography Lab Manager & Printmaking Studio Assistant

Requisition Number: S01663P:

Position Category: Staff

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 10

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E32

Salary:

Hourly Pay Rate:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Department of Visual Art & Design at Weber State University invites applications for a Photography Lab Manager / Printmaking Studio Assistant to oversee the department's digital and film-based photographic facilities and assist in the printmaking studio. This full-time staff position (10 month per year contract) will be responsible for equipment and facility upkeep, maintenance and readiness in those areas, and will teach one department course per semester.

Job duties include:

• Maintaining a full analog photographic lab and studio, including group and individual film processing areas, three each large community darkrooms and individual darkrooms, chemistry mixing, equipment maintenance and clean-up.
• Maintaining a comprehensive digital output lab and a separate classroom space that together include a total of 7-8 large format Epson printers, Imacon film scanners, Apple computers, and Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Equipment care, maintenance and inventory of student / faculty checkout area which includes photographic, video, lighting and other equipment.
• Supporting and maintaining teaching-ready printmaking lab and core processes including but not limited to, relief, etching, serigraphy, lithography and book arts.
• Teach one class per semester as assigned.
• Support students outside of course meeting times in use of equipment and processes.
• Supervise work-study students and lab monitor student volunteers

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• BA or BFA degree in Art
• Two years of related experience that includes the maintenance of studio equipment in photography or printmaking OR MFA in Photography, Printmaking or related art discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• MFA in Photography, Printmaking or related art discipline
• Higher education teaching experience

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 01/23/2024

Review Date: 02/29/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 10-month position is $48,000. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/HumanResources/Benefits%20Overview/Exempt%20Benefits%202023-24.pdf?_gl=1*19ldiiy*_ga*NTk3NTk4ODMuMTYyNTI0NjM0Ng..*_ga_NBZY81HSZM*MTcwNTcwMzA1MS4yMTIuMS4xNzA1NzAzMDY2LjAuMC4w.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume/CV, portfolio of 20 images (pdf or link), and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin February 29, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Weber State University's Department of Visual Art & Design offers contemporary art and design education in an open-enrollment university environment. We welcome faculty, staff, and students of all backgrounds.

Physical Activity of this position: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

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