Hybrid Part-time Digital Photography and Printmaking manager / technician na University of Pittsburgh

The Studio Arts Department at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Digital Photography and Printmaking Manager/Technician for the Fall term 2025. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-    Oversight of the Digital Photography and Printmaking studios and equipment as utilized by students and faculty for a wide range of purposes related to Studio Arts coursework and research.
-    Oversee and ensure the upkeep of the labs and studios as related to equipment, space, storage, and materials.
-    Commitment to safety, and the proper and appropriate use of tools, materials, and processes in the studio.
-    Hold a flexible but regular schedule of hours distributed over 2-3 days (12 hours/week) to assist faculty with the following: studio maintenance, equipment upkeep/repair, and other tasks.
-    Manage digital photography lab student workers and schedule.
-    Maintain the digital photography equipment and oversee equipment checkout.
-    May host workshops in the digital photography lab as they see fit.
-    Supplemental support for Painting, Drawing, and Visual Thinking studios related to equipment assembly and maintenance as assigned.
-    Reports directly to the Photography and Printmaking faculty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-    BA/BFA or MFA in Studio Arts or equivalent with relevant experience.
-    Broad experience with the creative process and the technical aspects of studio arts as related to printmaking and digital photography techniques, processes, equipment, and materials.
-    Experience with screenprinting, etching, digital photography, large and small format printing, and related processes and equipment maintenance/repair.
-    Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-    Previous experience maintaining screenprinting equipment and materials, etching equipment and related chemicals, and digital photographic equipment and printers.
 

To apply, please provide a letter of application outlining your experience and skills, a CV, and a list of three references that will be contacted for letters of recommendation. 

Letter of application outlining experience and skills, CV, list of three references that will be contacted for letters of recommendation.