Administration Position

Title of Job:	Artist in Residence (Fibers)
Department:	Appalachian Center for Craft
Index/Position:	Index 210338, Position 138200
Job Type:	The term of this full-time, one-year position is August 18, 2008 - August 17, 2009. The resident may be invited back for two additional years at the request of the Craft Center for a possible total of three years as a resident.
Post Date:	February 29, 2008
Screening Date:	April 1, 2008; open until filled.

The Appalachian Center for Craft is seeking an Artist in Residence (AIR) of exceptional talent to provide support in the Fibers Department. The purpose of the AIR program is to provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The Craft Center's mission is to offer the finest professional studio craft education through the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Certificate and Advanced Certificate and workshop programs, and to provide a regional cultural resource through the workshop, exhibition, and gallery programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Applicants must hold a minimum of a BFA degree or equivalent, MFA or equivalent professional experience preferred. Selection will consider the candidate's potential artistic and professional growth within the residency, technical skills in studio and equipment maintenance, and potential for instructional support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General familiarity with fibers processes, materials, chemicals and strong knowledge of weaving and/or surface design preferred. AIR will have oversight of general maintenance, repair, cleanup and condition of fibers studio including print tables, looms, light table, steamer, looms, weaving equipment, etc. Assist with all fibers workshop programs. The resident will be expected to work 20 hours per week in the studio.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Includes occasional teaching duties during faculty absence. Resident will periodically give appropriate class demonstrations and/or participate in class discussions. Resident may participate in mid-term and final group reviews in the intermediate and advanced classes. In exchange for appropriate compensation, resident may have the opportunity to teach workshops and/or academic classes in fibers. The resident must produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of industry, integrity and responsibility. In consultation with the department head, expectations of the AIR's studio work will be reviewed after arrival.

COMPENSATION:
Single occupancy bedroom with private bath (whether married or single, cooking and lounge facilities are shared with other residents), individual studio space and 24 hour studio access are provided. A stipend of $1620 annually is provided. Also, opportunities for additional employment through workshop and outreach programs may be available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants should submit a TTU Clerical/Support application (PDF), a CD of digital images in JPEG format, resume, and three letters of reference to:

Appalachian Center for Craft, 1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville, TN 37166, Attention: Artist in Residence Application. For questions please call Kathie McGlamery or Ward Doubet at 615-597-6801 or 615-597-6802.