Under the direction of the Dean of Arts and Humanities, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of a ceramics classroom/laboratory. 

E = indicates essential duties of the position

•        Assist in the operation and maintenance of a ceramics classroom/laboratory; perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient operations; set up classroom/laboratory and equipment for instructors.  (E)

•        Assist teachers and students in the proper and safe use of a variety of equipment, materials, and supplies in the instructional setting; provide assistance to students as appropriate, assigned or according to established procedures.  (E)

•       Prepare instructional materials and equipment for teacher demonstrations and student use as requested, according to approved procedures.  (E)

•        Maintain a ceramics classroom/laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.  (E)

• Formulate and test clays and glazes; fire and maintain kilns; operate and maintain a wide variety of specialized equipment including but not limited to mixers, wheels, and hand and power tools.  (E)

•        Order, receive and store supplies, materials, and equipment; maintain inventories, to assure appropriate quantities are available for instructional use.  (E)

•        Adjust, maintain, calibrate, and perform minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures.  (E)

•        Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to classroom/laboratory operations and activities as required.  (E)

•        Assist in the scheduling of the use of the ceramics classroom/laboratory equipment and supplies.   (E)

•        Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in Art or a related field with coursework in art, ceramics, and/or sculpture; and two years practical experience working with ceramics.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in various ceramic and sculpture processes and techniques, including clay and glaze chemistry.
• Safety regulations involving materials and equipment used in a ceramics classroom/laboratory.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Basic computer operation.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient ceramics classroom/laboratory operation.
• Provide information and assistance to students and staff in the ceramics subject area.
• Safely operate, maintain, and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain ceramics classroom/laboratory equipment in proper working order.
• Operate a computer terminal and related software applications.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS:  Instructors, student worker, students, vendors, other departmental personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ceramics classroom/laboratory, storage areas, and outdoor kiln areas.
• Exposure to fumes and potentially hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment.
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Loading and unloading kilns.
• Climbing a ladder.
• Pushing and pulling carts.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting.

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. 
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. 
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
• Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).