Art Studio Technician

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Visual Arts department is seeking to hire an Art Studio Technician. This role maintains the Art Gallery and Drawing Studios, supports gallery openings, and assists with Sculpture and Glass studios while ensuring safety and accessibility compliance for students and faculty.

You will operate specialized equipment, handle chemicals safely, and coordinate with faculty on class space and material needs. This position is based on the Mobile campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s in Studio Art preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Art Gallery and Drawing Studios, including equipment and facilities.
• Helps students and faculty hang shows and set up gallery openings.
• Assists with demonstrations and maintenance of Sculpture and Glass studios.
• Operates the CNC Plasma Cutter and handles chemicals safely.
• Ensures safety regulations are followed and studios are clean, organized for class use.
• Reports repairs or supply needs to supervising staff and participates in accessibility compliance.

Skills

Safety compliance

Student/faculty support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s in Studio Art preferred

Tools

Glass-blowing equipment

Furnaces

Specialized printers for Digital Drawing

CNC Plasma Cutter

Chemicals handling & safety gear

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in Studio Art preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Visual Arts department is seeking to hire an Art Studio Technician.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Maintains the Art Gallery and Drawing Studios to include glass-blowing equipment and furnaces and specialized printers used for Digital Drawing courses.
• Helps students and faculty hang shows and set up gallery openings.
• Assists with demonstrations and maintenance of the Sculpture and Glass studios.
• Operates the CNC Plasma Cutter.
• Handles chemicals and other specialized materials for use in art studios.
• Ensures all studios comply with Safety & Environmental regulations, including but not limited to the eye-washing stations and chemical disposal.
• Gives art demonstrations and helps students learn to use specialized equipment and chemicals safely in the studio space.
• Ensures studios are clean, safe and organized for class use.
• Reports any needed repairs, chemicals, safety gear or other products needed to maintain the art studios to supervising faculty, chair, and/or secretary.
• Works with faculty to create documents and presentations that meet Title II Digital Accessibility government mandates.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/20/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Varies

Working Hours

Working Hours Varies

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Part Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Temporary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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