Job Title

Kiln Supervisor

Department

Art

Job Description

To provide assistance to ceramics instructor and students in ceramics courses; Fire kilns; Clean and organize kiln room; Maintain building security; Fill bins and canisters; Clean and organize kiln and glaze rooms, clay storage areas, personal work areas inside and outside of Fire Arts ceramics studio; Complete repairs, prepare studio materials, act as driver for department; Other duties as assigned by department faculty

Communications:

• Utilize effective oral communications

Critical/Creative Thinking and Problem Solving:

• Coordinate kiln firing
• Provide maintenance and repairs to gas and electric kilns
• Complete minor repairs on departmental equipment

Self-Directed Learning:

• Work unsupervised
• Have ability to recognize, initiate and complete various tasks
• Use own judgment in situations designated by faculty

Competence in a Discipline:

• Supervise kiln firing
• Chisel, ground and wash kiln shelves
• Supply cone pads for gas kilns
• Sift clay, ashes, casting bricks, kiln slabs and plaster bats
• Mix clay for workshops

Personal/Social Development:

• Pay attention to detail
• Exhibit professionalism and courtesy

Team Work/Team Leading:

• Demonstrate ability to work positively with others
• Assist with annual inventory of materials and supplies

Multicultural:

• Have ability to work with diverse on campus populations

Cultural Enrichment:

• Obtain general knowledge of art fundamentals.

Qualifications

Ceramics major; Achievement of Advanced Standing; Completion of 13-161 Ceramics, 13-360 Advanced Ceramics; Must have valid US driver's license.

Wage Rate

$7.65

Hours Available

10 hours

Start Date

Until position is filled.

Application Deadline

January 18, 2013; Please complete the attached application.

Supervisor

Laura Kukkee or Betty Titus

Address

Fire Arts 117 or Fine Arts 101

Phone

660-562-1324 or 660-562-1326

E-mail

bettyt@nwmissouri.edu