Kalamazoo College seeks a knowledgeable and safety-focused Woodshop Instructor and Technician to support the Art and Art History department’s sculpture classes. Reporting to the department chair or sculpture faculty, this part-time position works directly with students on trainings and basic projects to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and accessible woodshop environment for students
This position is approximately 10 hours per week over three eleven-week academic terms, with scheduled shifts on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Applications received by August 10, 2026 will receive primary consideration; additional applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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In this role, you will:
- Instruct students in the safe operation of woodshop equipment and tools
- Monitor open shop hours to ensure compliance with safety standards and practices
- Facilitate woodshop practicums, including short workshops on foundational skills and technical exercises
- Maintain a safe, organized, and functional shop environment
- Monitor equipment condition and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs
- Arrange for external repairs when necessary
- Support the organization of tools, equipment, and supplies within the sculpture area
- Assist with material pick-up for classes and shop needs as time allows
- Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives in support of the sculpture program
- Help foster a culture of safety, respect, and creative exploration
You’re a great fit if you have:
We’re seeking someone with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience in building or property maintenance, or a related trade. Ideal candidates bring:
- Have extensive woodworking experience and a strong understanding of shop safety practices
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (some college education strongly preferred)
- Bring an art background and/or formal art education (preferred)
- Are confident teaching and guiding students with varying levels of experience
- Communicate clearly and are comfortable providing hands-on instruction
- Are attentive to detail and committed to maintaining a safe work environment
- Can troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs when needed
- Are organized, dependable, and able to manage responsibilities during scheduled evening and weekend hours
- Enjoy working in a collaborative, creative academic setting
- Have familiarity with welding and/or ceramics (a plus, but not required)
Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known for rigorous academics and offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.
The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The city is home to the Kalamazoo Promise, which covers up to 100% tuition and fees at Michigan colleges, universities, and trade schools for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools.
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