Art Lab Instructor/ Studio Technician
Art Lab Instructor/ Studio Technician
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Job Description
TheDepartment of Artat St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for an Art Lab Instructor/ Studio Technician on a two-year probationary 9-month contract to begin August 11 2025 (end date of May 9th). This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Ideally candidates for this position will have completed a B.F.A and/or an M.F.A or a combination of equivalent education skill and experience and have sound communication and organizational skills be a well-rounded teacher and have some technical skills pertaining to art equipment.
The successful candidate will be tasked with maintaining our Studio Art classrooms so as to facilitate the work of Studio Art instructors: providing safe supervised access for students outside of (and in some cases assisting during) class times; maintaining the physical studio classrooms and their equipment; and managing art supplies. The successful candidate will also be assigned to teach Material Workshop lab sections for a new first-year course on visual and material literacy taught primarily by Art and Material Historians. Candidates must be available for in-person teaching and must be willing to work collaboratively with the Studio Art and Art and Material History instructors and faculty.
About the Art Department
The StFX Art Department at present offers a Minor in Studio Art and a Minor in Art History as well as elective courses that attract students from all disciplines across campus (approximately 900 students per year). The Department has four art studios; we offer a wide array of studio courses in drawing painting printmaking textiles stained glass ceramics filmmaking and digital photography. Equipment ranges from easels to printing presses glass grinders fume hoods a clay slab roller and a kiln.
Application Instructions
Consideration of applications will begin on July 7 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from candidates who are strongly committed to the principles of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility; candidates should indicate in their application how they plan to contribute towards these principles in the performance of their position.
To apply pleasesubmit a single PDF application package which includes a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the position (including relevant training and experience and evidence of collaborative nature) curriculum vitaeand the names of three references to:
Dr. Sharon Gregory Chair
Department of Art
Faculty of Arts
St. Francis Xavier University
email:
St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.
Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture (previously known as Human Resources) ator .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
