The Department of Art at the University of Maine seeks a Sculpture Studio Technician to assist with operations of its sculpture curriculum and facilities. The Technician coordinates, supports, and/or supervises various activities, including instruction; safety training and compliance; maintenance of specialized equipment (including kilns, furnaces, and power tools); student employees; and the purchase and tracking of supplies and equipment. Typical hiring range for this part-time (30 hours per week) position with a 9 month work year of September 1st to May 31st is $32,000 to $35,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• BA/BFA Degree in Art or related field (previous experience performing the duties of the job may substitute for a college degree).
• Familiarity with hot and cold glass working processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with wood fabrication and carving tools.
• Familiarity with metal shop processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with lost wax and sand-casting processes.
• Familiarity with 3D printing.
• Working knowledge of budget and inventory management software and procedures, or evidence of ability to develop such knowledge.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for the receipt, safe handling, storage, shipment, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Experience and skill to provide technical guidance and leadership to students.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders.

Preferred:

• Experience as sculpture studio technician.
• Expertise in hot and cold glass working processes and equipment.
• Experience with iron forging/metalsmithing.
• Some experience in teaching and/or providing workshops.
• Experience supervising student employees.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: June 7, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: June 12, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: June 19, 2024
Tentative start date: September 3, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Greg Ondo at greg.ondo@maine.edu or 207-581-3248.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical. 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).