Manager, Ceramics Instructional Lab

Position:Manager Ceramics Instructional Lab

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule Hours per week: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $48364.00 - $62577.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Ceramics Instructional Lab Manager supports JCCC mission by overseeing the daily operations of the Ceramic Studio providing advanced technical and instructional support to students and faculty. This position coordinates studio activities supervises Studio Arts Technicians manages inventory maintains equipment and ensures compliance with safety and OSHA standards. Serving as the primary point of contact for the Ceramics Area the incumbent supports curriculum delivery open studio access and leads training and oversight of studio technicians while contributing to the ongoing development of Ceramic facilities and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics Jewelry/Ceramics Sculpture Studio Art or a closely related fine arts field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain institutional safety training certifications as required (e.g. OSHA Hazard Communication Chemical Safety Equipment Safety).
• Minimum of 35 years of professional or academic experience working in a Ceramic sculpture or studio arts environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical instruction mentoring or instructional support in a studio or lab setting.
• Experience operating maintaining and troubleshooting Ceramic and sculpture equipment and tools.
• Experience working with safety protocols chemical handling and hazard mitigation in a studio environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Hazardous Materials Handling or Chemical Safety certification. Note: Preferred certifications may be obtained within a specified timeframe after hire.)
• Experience in a college university or continuing education setting.
• Experience managing inventory procurement budgets or vendor relationships.
• Experience training or supervising staff technicians or student workers.
• Experience coordinating studio operations open labs or shared instructional facilities.
• Experience supporting multiple faculty and disciplines within a fine arts department.

Position detailsinclude but are not limited to:

• Instructional Support Mentoring & Student Learning:
  • Provide specialized mentoring tutoring and technical instruction in Ceramic during Open Studio hours; Answer all students questions about their individual Ceramics art projects/assignments.
  • Guide students on assignments and demonstrate Ceramic techniques and processes.
  • Provide Technical Assistance to students Projects are unique technically and conceptually and require individualized attention due to the variety of techniques incorporated safety and the process steps needed to attain their unique design and technical goals.
  • Support faculty instruction by assisting professors and students during scheduled classes with tutoring technical process advising machinery kilns Ceramics operations and troubleshooting.
  • Teach at least one section of a discipline specific course in the Fall and Spring Terms.
• Coordination Leadership & Administrative Support:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Ceramics Area for faculty staff administration and the Fine Arts Department.
  • Supervise train and support studio arts technicians and lab staff on equipment use safety procedures and maintenance.
  • Coordinate scheduling postings and communication for studio technicians in the Ceramics Studio as the main contact and work directly with the FT Ceramics Professor for area.
  • Participate in hiring search committees for adjunct faculty studio technicians and undraped models.
  • Collaborate with faculty to support cross-area studio needs and operations.
• Safety Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures in the Ceramics and Sculpture Studios.
  • Guide and assist students in proper use of PPE tools chemicals machines torches and equipment.
  • Develop and implement safety procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
  • Compile and submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals and materials to the institutional Hazmat system.
  • Coordinate with custodial services and the HAZMAT manager for proper chemical handling and disposal.
  • Conduct routine safety checks and ensure equipment is maintained in safe working condition.
• Studio Operations Inventory Procurement & Budget Management:
  • Track maintain and manage inventory of specialized Ceramic tools equipment and supplies.
  • Ensure timely organization and storage of new equipment and materials.
  • Researches and makes recommendations for purchasing specialty tools supplies and equipment.
  • Manage vendor relationships purchasing processes and credit card reporting.
  • Manage continuing education inventory usage and studio maintenance.
• Problem Solving Innovation & Instructional Preparation:
  • Analyze and resolve routine and non-routine technical instructional and operational issues.
  • Prepare instructional materials and demonstrations for laboratory and studio use.
  • Research emerging technologies tools and techniques in Ceramic.
  • Advise on and support the development and expansion of Ceramics Area processes equipment and instructional capabilities.
• Equipment Maintenance & Technical Operations:
  • Maintain inspect repair and troubleshoot Ceramic and sculpture equipment.
  • Confirm equipment functionality during checkout/check-in procedures.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure safe and effective studio operations.
• Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

To be considered for this position we will require an application resume cover letter and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Fulltime Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b) 457(b) and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation sick personal and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for nonJCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969 Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park Kansas JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Thats five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes more resources and a thriving campus culture not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin ancestry disability age religion marital status parental status military status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities which includes employment and admissions in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1963 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Executive Order 11246 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002 the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCCs compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator () or Director of Human Resources or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210 ; or to Office for Civil Rights Kansas City Office U.S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane 1010 Walnut Street Suite 320 Kansas City MO 64106 Telephone: Facsimile: Email to: .

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process please reach out to the . In accordance with the college policy finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business necessity.Scheduling shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email .