Part-Time, Artist Fellowship, Black Rock Press (LOA)

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected].

Job Description

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the Black Rock Press Fellowship. This nine-month appointment offers an artist working in fine press printing, publication arts, and/or book arts, the opportunity to work within an established academic press, develop a new body of work, and engage a public audience. The fellowship runs Jan through Sept 2027 and unfolds in three distinct phases, structured to support both professional development and the creation of a new editioned work.

A special word of gratitude to the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, whose philanthropy over the years has uplifted Black Rock Press at UNR.

Responsibilities

• In the Spring 2027 semester (January-May), fellow will reach one book arts course within the department and contribute to active academic program for the department and students
• In the Summer 2027 session (June-August), fellow will assist with Black Rock Press facilities to develop and produce a new editioned work of their own design
• In September 2027, fellow will present their work at a public artist talk highlighting their practice and work during residency. Candidate will also have to conduct a public workshop in Black Rock Press, tailored to their specialty and interests in book arts, printing, and publication.

Studio Equipment Provided

• Vandercook proofing letterpresses: Universal 1, No. 4 and No. 219, in addition C&P and Hand Presses
• More than 150 cases of metal type
• The Barbara Ann Kelly Wood Type Collection
• Photopolymer platemaker
• Hollander Beater & paper making supplies
• Riso Printer with 13 colors (SE9480)
• 40" Board shear
• Screen printing available in CFA

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must have knowledge and strong skills in book arts and/or fine press printing, with emphasis on concept, design, and craft.
• Candidate must have prior letterpress, book editioning, and/or fine printing experience
• Candidate must have exceptional craftmanship and artistic vision
• Candidate must be a permanent U.S. resident, current UNR affiliates are not eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• All artists regardless of career stage are encouraged to apply

Schedule

• 32 hours/weekly

Compensation Grade

LOA Salaried, Part-Time

Over a nine-month period, total salary: $39,330

The candidate will receive a stipend in paid installments as well as full access to Black Rock Press equipment and facilities throughout the appointment. The fellow is responsible for personal housing, travel, and materials costs.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

80.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application 

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required) Describe your interest in this fellowship and a preliminary concept for the work you would develop during the summer studio phase (No more than 500 words)

Contact Information for Two Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

Portfolio – (required) Please upload your portfolio with 8-10 examples of work with descriptions included, PDF or URL Link

Statement of intent – (required) (no more than 500 words) describing your interest in the fellowship and a preliminary concept for the work you would develop during the summer studio phase

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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