The Department of Art at UCLA is recruiting for a full-time, career Sculpture Lab Supervisor.
This position will be responsible for managing, supervising, technical instruction, safe operation, budget administration, security, use, and day-to-day functions of the Sculpture Lab, Metal Fabrication/Welding Lab, Mold Making Lab, Resource/Reference Area, and "White Room" Exhibition Space, along with each labs' specialized equipment and tools, for the Sculpture Area of the Art Department. Manager instructs and demonstrates the safe use of all fabrication lab equipment and facilities used by graduate and undergraduate students, and various faculty and staff members. Significant interaction with the department's graduate and undergraduate student population requires strong teaching skills. Expected to identify and understand an individual's arts-related research and provide appropriate advice about relevant artists, styles, and past/present references. Expected to identify and understand an individual's arts-related technical needs, giving appropriate advice, training and instruction about tools, methods, fabrication techniques, and materials used. Remain current and knowledgeable about current developments in the art world, especially the field of sculpture: theoretically, conceptually, and physically. Remain current and knowledgeable about new equipment (computer-operated mills, saws, welders, plasma cutters, and rapid proto-typing machinery, for example) and techniques related to sculpture production. Maintain inventory and checkout equipment, power/hand tools, and other supplies. Manage and coordinate support for Sculpture field trips, events, lectures, exhibitions, and special projects. Responsible for budget administration in the sculpture lab areas. Responsible for managing acquisitions and donations for the Resource/Reference Area and coordinate the maintenance and expansion of the Area's extensive slide and digital image collection. Develop and maintain resource disaster recovery and safety training plans for the all the machinery, equipment, tools, and other resources in the labs under supervision
Salary Range: $4,328-$6,960/month (based on experience)
Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2017.
Further information and online application can be found here
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
For more information about the Department of Art, see the website: http://www.art.ucla.edu
Jobs: Curatorial Assistant (FT) at the Hammer Museum (Los Angeles, CA)
Provide high quality support for the Hammer's exhibitions, collections and curatorial projects. Develop, research, plan, and oversee complex, multi-faceted residencies, exhibitions, programs and events under the direction of lead curators. Carefully and thoughtfully organize all aspects of exhibitions and projects including initiations, approvals, budgets, contracts, correspondence, travel/hospitality, event logistics/technical requirements, communications, visitor experience, artist relationships, documentation, and other details as appropriate.
Initial four year appointment; with potential for renewal
Application: visit UCLA Career Opportunities and search the campus job openings for Requisition #25302. Please submit online application as instructed. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are regretfully unable to respond to phone calls and emails regarding the status of applications and the recruiting process.