What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Arts Studio Technician position at Sewanee?
Depends on Qualifications
Sewanee, TN
Temporary
202100542
College of Arts & Sciences
Art & Art History
08/18/2026
Position Overview
This position receives direct supervision in which assignments and instructions are clearly and regularly explained. Completed assignments are routinely reviewed by the supervisor for correctness.
Position Appointment Details:
- Career Band: NE9
- Hourly position
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Term Position
- Target Hire Date: As soon as possible. This position has an end date of June 30, 2027.
Position Description
- Maintenance of studios and equipment for sculpture, drawing, and painting studios
- Installation and deinstallation of exhibits in Carlos Gallery and elsewhere for special events
- Equipment and safety demonstrations for students
- Assist students in use of equipment and techniques
- Provide guidance and instruction for work-study students
Judgment Required:
Machines & Equipment Used:
Personal Interaction/Communications:
Student Contact: Assists students with use of studio equipment and techniques; oversees work-study students
Internal (Operations Committee, Faculty, Administrative department heads): Works with studio art faculty and interacts with Facilities Management personnel
External (Regents & Trustees, government officials or agencies, visitors, parents, other institutions, colleges, or companies, suppliers): Interacts with suppliers
Attributes of a Successful Candidate
Education:
High school
Experience:
Woodworking machinery, metalworking, computer modeling
Job-Related Skills:
Woodworking, metalworking, computer modeling, Adobe Creative Suite
Licenses/Certification:
Supplemental Information
Working Environment:
- Woodworking, metalworking studio – dusty, messy
- Digital computer lab
- Ability to stand
- Squat,
- Bend,
- Lift and move 50 lbs or more,
- Operate machinery and tools of various sizes.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a vehicle for the University.
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The University of the South, familiarly known as “Sewanee,” is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.
Support in the Hiring Process
If you have questions about a position or need assistance filing an application, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or hr@sewanee.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.
University Benefits
Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383
Salary : $39,743 - $59,801