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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Clerical
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Art and Design
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Windgate Artist in Residence will work in the Windgate Center of Art Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the spring 2026 semester. This is a grant-funded one-semester position. This residency offers the Windgate Artist in Residence the opportunity to make work and to engage with the community of the UA Little Rock School of Art and Design. While in residence the artist is expected to make work in the provided studio space and/or the shared studio spaces of the addition artists will interact with students through weekly open studio hours studio visits to student workspaces in-class activities hosted by program faculty and welcome and farewell community receptions. Participating artists will also donate one work of art to the UA Little Rock Art Collection. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
MFA BFA BA or commensurate experience;
- Evidence of active participation in exhibitions at the national or international level;
- Teaching and/or mentorship of students at any level.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Being present for the duration of the residency (Jan 15 - May 15);
- Making artwork in the Windgate Center of Art Design M-F (daily);
- Maintaining open studio hours (weekly);
- Giving a public artists talk (one time);
- Critiquing students;
- Participating as a guest artist in relevant classes (1-2 times): examples include giving a talk participating in critiques or leading an in-class activity;
- Attending welcome and farewell receptions;
- Providing a work to the UA Little Rock Art Collection;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of artistic processes and media;
- Knowledge of studio safety procedures;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to teach;
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate;
- Willingness to engage in collaboration with faculty as a guest artist in their classes;
- Willingness to engage with students and the broader community.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In addition to the other required documents please provide a PDF Portfolio of artwork or link to online portfolio.Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Grasping Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Reaching Repetitive Motion
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Hearing Lifting Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
No
Key Skills
- 3ds Max
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Painting
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Art
- Music Therapy
- Unity
