Ceramics Lab Monitor

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Ceramics Lab is seeking a part-time Lab Monitor to help run the ceramics studio, monitor health and safety during shifts, and assist with slipping, glazes, and firing both gas and electric kilns under faculty supervision.

Preference is given to students with a work-study award and weekend availability; experience with UNM Ceramics Lab, knowledge of glaze application methods, kiln operation, glaze materials inventory, and shop safety are highly valued; must have

Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Work study approved.
• Experience with UNM Ceramics Lab.
• Knowledge of glaze and mixing application methods.
• Basic knowledge of firing both electric and gas kilns.
• Inventory of glaze and glaze materials.
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures including wheel and kiln safety.
• Must have experience working in ceramics either in classes at UNM, high school, or a private studio/apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the lab during your shift for health and safety issues.
• Making and mixing slips and glazes.
• Firing both gas and electric kilns.
• Other duties as needed by the Faculty and Staff in the Ceramics area.

Skills

Weekend availability

Work study approved

Experience with UNM Ceramics Lab

Knowledge of glaze and mixing methods

Firing kilns (gas & electric)

Glaze materials inventory

Shop safety procedures

Job description

Ceramics Lab Monitor

We are accepting applications for this position from all students regardless of work-study award; however, students with a work-study award will be given preference. The Ceramics area of the Department of Art and Art History is looking to fill several positions to operate the lab after and in between class hours.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are our most critical days for work hours; the remainder of the week we will work with your schedule as much as possible.

The job entails monitoring the lab during your shift for health and safety issues, making and mixing slips and glazes, firing both gas and electric kilns, and other duties as needed by the Faculty and Staff in the Ceramics area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends
• Work study approved
• Experience with UNM Ceramics Lab
• Knowledge of glaze and mixing application methods
• Basic knowledge of firing both electric and gas kilns
• Inventory of glaze and glaze materials
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures including wheel and kiln safety

Must have experience working in ceramics either in classes at UNM, high school, or a private studio/apprenticeship program.

EEO Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.