Ceramic teaching position – University of Regina

by Carole Epp | May 19, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

The Department of Visual Arts at the University of Regina is seeking applications for an Instructor III position in the area of CERAMICS beginning Aug 01, 2009 and ending May 30, 2010.

Applicants should have a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, or equivalent terminal degree, an active exhibition record and teaching experience at the University level. This position requires expertise in a variety of forms of traditional and non-traditional ceramics practices and thorough knowledge of ceramics technologies including: wheel throwing, hand building, glaze technology and a variety of low and high (gas and electric) temperature firing processes. In addition, the ability to discuss historical and theoretical aspects of ceramics as part of current art discourse is essential. The successful applicant will teach ceramics in the undergraduate and graduate programs and possibly teach 3D Foundation as well. An ability to teach in other studio areas would be considered an asset. The Visual Arts Department has a distinguished history of Ceramics education and exceptional facilities with excellent equipment and studios. Faculty are provided with generous studio space on campus.

To apply please forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, 20 JPG images of recent work on CD, an accompanying image list, sample syllabi and/or sample outlines of classes taught, names and contact information of 3 references, and a copy of all university transcripts to be received by June 10 to:

Professor Ruth Chambers, Acting Dean
Faculty of Fine Arts
Dean’s Office
Riddell Centre Room 269
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2

More information about the Department of Visual Arts and the Faculty of Fine Arts can be found at http://www.uregina.ca/finearts/

The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce.

Qualified diversity members are encouraged to self-identify on their application.

Ferrin Gallery Call for entry – Teapots

by Carole Epp | May 12, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Ferrin Gallery is sending out a call for submissions for the upcoming survey of contemporary teapots and artwork featuring the iconic form.

TEAPOTS: Interpretations
Group Show of Objects, Still Lifes and Studio Pottery

Dates: July 11th – September 5th
Reception and Gallery Talk : Saturday, July 11th from 4-6pm
Leslie Ferrin, Author of Teapots Transformed: Object to Subject

To submit artwork for this show please email to [email protected], up to three 72 dpi images of existing work and/or an idea for what you’d like to submit. Include title, size, materials, price and attach a resume and/or statement by May 23.