Extra Help/Windgate Artist in Residence

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Closing Date:

04/07/2025
Type of Position: Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: Art and Design

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Summary of Job Duties: This Extra Help/Windgate Artist in Residence position is for a resident for the Fall 2025 semester. The Windgate Artist in Residence will work in the Windgate Center of Art + Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for an academic semester. This residency offers the Windgate Artist in Residence the opportunity to make work and to engage with the community of the UA Little Rock School of Art and Design. While in residence, the artist is expected to make work in the provided studio space and/or the shared studio spaces of the building. In addition, artists will interact with students through weekly open studio hours, studio visits to student workspaces, in-class activities hosted by program faculty, and welcome and farewell community receptions. Participating artists will also donate one work of art to the Permanent Collection. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• College degree, certificate, or commensurate experience
• Evidence of active participation in exhibitions at the national or international level
• Teaching and/or mentorship of students at any level

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience with and commitment to working with diverse populations of learners
• MFA, BFA, BA, or commensurate experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Making artwork in the Windgate Center M-F (daily);
• Maintaining open studio hours (weekly);
• Giving a public artists talk (one time);
• Critiquing BFA students;
• Participating as a guest artist in relevant classes (1-2 times): examples include giving a talk, participating in critiques, or leading an in-class activity;
• Attending welcome and farewell receptions;
• Providing a work to the UALR collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of artistic processes and media;
• Knowledge of studio safety procedures;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to teach;
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate;
• Willingness to engage in collaboration with faculty as a guest artist in their classes;
• Willingness to engage with students and the broader community.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to a Cover Letter and CV, please include a PDF Portfolio or a link to an online portfolio.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Joli Livaudais, Interim Chair, ...

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Hearing, Lifting, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: No