Technical Assistant - Art Department

Title: Part Time Technical Assistant (Ceramic/3D) - Art Department - Nassau Community College

Location: Garden City United States

Job Description:

Job Description:

Technical Assistants will provide assistance to the department chairperson and faculty in the operation of ceramic/3D laboratories in conjunction with instructional courses as well as general assistance in those areas necessary for the operation of the laboratories. Will make minor repairs and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, recorders, projectors, microscopes, etc. Assists faculty members in the Operation of audio-visual equipment. Assists in laboratory experiments for instructional purposes. Maintains records of equipment issue and use, as well as material and supply stock levels. Assists in the preparation and administration of laboratory examinations.

Requirements:

Associates Degree or sixty (60) credit equivalent when enrolled in a Bachelors Degree Program in Fine Art; AND

One (1) year experience working with and safely operating Sculpture and 3D equipment, including but not limited to radial arm saw, band saw, drill press, compound miter saw and various hand tools; AND

One (1) year experience working with and safely operating gas and electric kilns, including but not limited to Raku and Alpine Kilns; AND

One (1) year experience loading and firing kilns for Saggar, Cone 9 and Bisque firings.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and three references.