Academic Lab Manager - School of Art and Design

The School of Art and Design in the College of Creative Arts & Media is currently accepting applications for an Academic Lab Manager.

About the Opportunity

This position manages and serves as the supervisor of all studios in the College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM)-School of Art & Design (SoAD) located in the Canady Creative Arts Center, with a focus on the ceramic, wood, and metal shops. Also serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the College of Creative Arts and Media.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Health and Safety

• Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
• Advise all faculty as needed on studio safety issues.
• Provide guidance in the selection of safe materials and chemicals, with emphasis on proper handling and disposal of leftovers/scrap/waste.
• Attend safety workshops and training as required. Maintain safe working conditions in the SoAD and the CCAM. Monitor adherence to federal, state, and university policy and guidelines and report violations and make recommendations to the school Director and Dean's Office.

Instructional Assistance

• Provide instruction and supervision of students in the proper usage of shop tools and equipment.
• May be asked to teach studio art courses in the SoAD as needed (not more than one per semester).
• Assist students with class assignments by providing guidance in the engineering of safe construction methods for 3D class assignments, materials, etc.
• Maintain all power tools in good working order along with SoAD studio equipment.

Other General Duties

• Responsible for maintaining all vehicles operated by the school.
• Transport materials/cargo for school projects, as needed.
• Engineer, design, and create mechanical drawings to scale for studio maintenance and improvement.
• Conduct inventory control, order supplies, arrange retrieval and delivery of supplies and/or WVU surplus items.
• May be asked to support other SoAD and CCAM projects as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in all studios.

Pay Grade: 19

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience using machinery, design/fabrication experience, and experience with chemical safety protocols
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to use, repair, and maintain power and hand tools such as table saws, planer, band saws, wood lathe, metal lathe, milling machine, and welders.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, including electrical repairs.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Sculpture or Ceramics

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.