Art Studio - Instructional & Classroom Support Technician 2

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

• Oversees and assists students with the safe handling of equipment and tools during class and open studio time.
• Prepares equipment, materials, and chemicals, for class projects.
• Prepares demonstrations as requested by Professors.
• Inventories studio supplies and equipment and creates purchase orders as needed.
• Conducts studio or lecture demonstrations when needed.
• Confers with Professor in establishing and developing assignments.
• Writes, edits, or modifies art studio handouts or manuals.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance and repairs on art studio equipment, and/or reports any equipment malfunctions and generates work orders for facilities.
• instructs students, work-study, and faculty in the use of equipment.
• Prepares progress reports concerning research activities and assists in writing reports.
• Monitors studios to ensure compliance with safety policy and PPE; assists in the development of safe laboratory procedures including compiling current MSDS on all chemicals used in the assigned studios.
• May teach art demonstration portion of selected classes.
• May direct the work of others.
• Perform related duties as assigned. This may include:
  • Loading and unloading kilns
  • Mixing and maintaining glazes, slips and stains
  • General maintenance and repair of kilns, wheels, slab roller, and pugmill
  • Firing the gas, electric and Raku kilns
  • Assist during iron/bronze/aluminum pours
  • Mix and maintain ceramic shell
  • Mix, maintain, and/or recycle chemicals in the appropriate area

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major study in specific instructional area OR Equivalent education/experience.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Skill in building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and learning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.

• The finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check prior to the start of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily prevent employment, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by HR staff.

• Tacoma Community College has no responsibility or obligation to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College application
2. Resume & cover letter. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meet the qualifications for this position.
3. Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).