Posting Number: R0006527
Location: Portland Campus
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.
Position Summary
Provide instruction and support in basic and advanced techniques working with clay and glazes, manages raw materials and storage, general cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facilities. The Ceramic Technician actively engages in the creative culture of the school and models responsible use of the facilities. The Ceramic Technician will take direction from and work closely with the 3D Studio Manager to support student learning and assist faculty in the ceramic lab. Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours. Maintain a clean and functional ceramics studio, provide technical assistance, supervise, and engage with students during open studio times. Assist faculty in delivering curriculum when applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
Typical Work Schedule
Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Salary: $18.59/hour
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Typical work schedule
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:
Employment at Willamette University means being part of a community that values education and its impact on the world and is friendly, supportive, and increasingly diverse. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments - listed at the bottom of the page - must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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Location: Portland Campus
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.
Position Summary
Provide instruction and support in basic and advanced techniques working with clay and glazes, manages raw materials and storage, general cleaning and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facilities. The Ceramic Technician actively engages in the creative culture of the school and models responsible use of the facilities. The Ceramic Technician will take direction from and work closely with the 3D Studio Manager to support student learning and assist faculty in the ceramic lab. Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours. Maintain a clean and functional ceramics studio, provide technical assistance, supervise, and engage with students during open studio times. Assist faculty in delivering curriculum when applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Provide technical assistance, supervise, and engage with students during open studio times
- Assist faculty in delivering curriculum when applicable
- Create shop glazes and instruct students on safety protocols regarding glaze creation and application
- Maintain a regular schedule of clay recycling
- Maintain regular firing schedule and service kilns when necessary
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized shop environment
- Keep an inventory and stock of needed supplies and tools
- Maintain equipment and machinery
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge and experience working with clay and glaze techniques
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to give and receive direction & communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
- Proactive, self-motivated, energetic, problem-solving
- Strong aptitude for equipment maintenance and repair
- Excellent supervisory and organizational skills
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Understanding of institutional health and safety issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Fine Art Degree with a focus in Ceramics or Sculpture
- Knowledge working with glass and glass kilns
- Valid Oregon Driver's License
Typical Work Schedule
Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
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Ability to lift 75 lbs and move 500 lbs
- Ability to work standing for long periods
Salary: $18.59/hour
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
-
Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis (optional based on department/ position)
- Current Resume
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Typical work schedule
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:
Employment at Willamette University means being part of a community that values education and its impact on the world and is friendly, supportive, and increasingly diverse. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments - listed at the bottom of the page - must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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