Administration Position

Title of Job:	Artist in Residence (Glass)
Department:	Appalachian Center for Craft
Index/Position:	Index 210338, Position 138230
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 Glass 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, 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:
A thorough working knowledge of glass studio operations and equipment use. AIR will be involved in general studio maintenance, repair, and supervision of the hot and cold glass studios. The resident will be expected to work 20 hours per week in the studio. Also, during the summer the Craft Center hosts workshops for an eight-week period. During this time the resident manages the studio, ordering tools and materials for the workshops and insuring its smooth operation. Specifics of managing the studio during the workshops will be discussed with the Glass professor in advance.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Includes occasional teaching duties during faculty absence. Resident will periodically give appropriate class demonstrations and/or participate in class discussions, mid-term and final critiques. In exchange for compensation, the resident may also have the opportunity to teach workshops and academic classes in glass or foundations, and conduct outreach demonstrations. The resident must produce a significant body of studio work while showing a high level of technical expertise and aesthetic merit. 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 or email Professor Curt Brock, CBrock@tntech.edu or phone 615-597-6801 or 615-597-6802.