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Common Shop Specialist
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![]() United States, Kansas, Lawrence | |
![]() 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map) | |
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Position Overview
The Common Shop Specialist, a well-resourced wood shop, metal fabrication shop, materials store, and workspace, is a hub for arts creation using traditional methods. This facility is housed and partnered with the Visual Arts Studio Technologies Lab (VAST), a hub for arts innovation using digital fabrication processes and technology within the Department of Visual Art at the University of Kansas. Together, these resources support interdisciplinary research throughout the Department of Visual Art providing monitored and independent equipment access, training opportunities, and technical consultation to students, staff, and faculty.
The candidate for this position reports to the Art Lab Manager and Department Chair and will work in coordination with the VAST Lab Coordinator to oversee and assist with the operations of multiple resource labs. While this position is primarily responsible for the management, ongoing operation, maintenance, vision, and future development of the Common Shop, they will work in close collaboration with staff who oversee the VAST Lab as well as staff and faculty throughout the different areas of the Department of Visual Art. The individual must be knowledgeable about university procedures, capable of using good judgment and discretion, and able to act as a professional resource for students, staff, and faculty in the Department of Visual Art. Job Description 75% - Common Shop Lab Specialist. This includes:
25% - Management of inventory (supplies/materials) and funding. This includes:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Contact Information to Applicants Marshall Maude
maude@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range 48,000
Work Schedule 40 hours/week
Application Review Begins Monday April 14, 2025
Anticipated Start Date Tuesday July 1, 2025
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