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New York University Instructor of Arts Workshop, Open Rank in United States
The Division of Arts & Humanities at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an Instructor of Arts Workshop (Open Rank). This position supervises all facets of the main Arts Workshop facility at NYUAD and supports the delivery of the curriculum as part of the academic support team for the Arts Programs.
The NYUAD Arts Center’s Arts Workshop is a highly capable fabrication studio that serves as both a multidisciplinary art workshop and a theater scene shop. The space houses materials and equipment supporting advanced woodworking, metalworking, and CNC machining. The shop serves as a hub for projects originating from a broad range of departments across the University. While primarily used to support curricular activities related to the Arts and Theater classes, the space also supports class projects in Interactive Media, Film and New Media, and Engineering, visiting Theater productions, student capstone projects, and faculty research projects.
The Instructor of Arts Workshop reports to the Technical Equipment Facilities Manager. They manage the day-to-day studio operations in the workshop and provide key technical, administrative,and academic support for courses and programming across the arts. This includes, but is not limited to : maintaining tools and equipment, ensuring stock of consumables, supporting and supervising students, supporting faculty, advising faculty in the design of new courses that rely on this resource, and supporting programming while continuing to develop and improve the space’s capabilities for both modern and traditional fabrication techniques. The Arts Workshop Instructor will also be expected to develop and conduct technical workshops and safety training seminars in and outside of classes for students, staff, and faculty. Topics include but are not limited to CAD/CAM theory and execution using various materials, metal fabrication techniques, and woodworking techniques. The Arts Workshop Instructor will also hire, manage, train, and supervise a team of Student Assistants to help with day-to-day operations of space. Further job description details as attached.
Duties
General:
Act as first point of contact for the Arts Workshop at NYUAD
Manage day to day operations of the shop
Maintain and improve the Scene Shop across all of its disciplines and capabilities
Cultivate an environment of collaboration, shop etiquette, and safety
Assist university stakeholders in the completion of projects related to the scope of work of the Arts Workshop
Hire and supervise Student Assistants to help with day-to-day operations
Technical:
Manage and maintain all shop equipment and related accessories and consumables, perform light equipment repairs and coordinate heavy repairs
Perform safety inspections of tools and equipment on a regular basis
Monitor tool and equipment usage to ensure proper technique and safe use
Calibrate equipment to meet high professional standards, ensuring prompt and proper repair of equipment when needed
Sourcing and purchasing tools and raw materials from local and international vendors
Design and fabricate projects for stakeholders across the university
Academic:
Act as an integral member of the academic support team for the Arts programs and The MFA in Art and Media.
Support the annual fall production of the Theater program
Academically support classes through training workshops and student consultations
When appropriate, offer supplemental workshops on shop safety, tool use, fabrication processes or other topics that may interest students and the NYUAD community at large
More broadly, support all educational needs of the Arts and Humanities facilities and faculty
Operational:
Coordinate space use between departments to accommodate class and research activities
Supervise student assistants and other technicians
Maintain a clean and highly functional workshop
Asset management and inventory recording
Liaise with Arts leadership on shop workflow and policy
Act as liaison between different stakeholders, such as faculty, Arts leadership, researchers, Arts Center production staff and other arts instructors
Actively promote wider access to and exploitation of the shop facilities
About NYU Abu Dhabi
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/inclusion-diversity-belonging-and-equity.html) and how these values are fundamental to our mission.
Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.
Working for NYUAD
At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents. (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyuad/about/careers/magazines/NYU-Abu-Dhabi-Compensation-and-Benefits.pdf)
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in technical direction, fine art, theater, engineering, education, or related field
Extensive experience managing a multidisciplinary workshop in an educational setting
Experience conducting tool trainings to groups of end-users
Hands-on experience conducting machine maintenance, purchasing of machine consumables and repair parts, and sourcing raw materials
Excellent knowledge of design and fabrication techniques across a broad range of materials, with a strong emphasis on woodworking and metal fabrication
Proven skills in CAD/CAM/CNC design and programming
Experience with shop safety program implementation and enforcement
Experience with scenic design and/or art fabrication is a plus
Regional experience within the GCC is a plus
Excellent planning skills, managing competing demands on resources, personal, and space, while at the same time exhibiting patience and flexibility in dealing with changing priorities
To apply for this position, please submit the following items:
CV
Cover Letter
Portfolio
Three letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage.
Longlisted candidates are expected to interview in Fall 2024. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2024-2025. For questions about this position, please email nyuad.academicrecuitment@nyu.edu .
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