Marlboro College invites applications from broadly trained, dedicated teachers for a Visual Arts Fellow in Ceramics for the 2017-18 academic year. The fellow will teach introductory and intermediate courses in Ceramics and maintain the ceramics studio and teaching spaces. Applicants should be solidly grounded in the vessel tradition; should have knowledge of form, function, and design principles; and should also have knowledge of the diverse field of contemporary ceramics. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for and ability to maintain the studio, kilns, and glazing facility. College teaching beyond the graduate assistant level desired. MFA or equivalent professional experience required.
Marlboro College is noted for its intellectual rigor and lively classroom discussion. We are committed to the development of clear writing and a global perspective. Our over 200 undergraduate students enjoy a 5:1 student-faculty ratio, a voice in governing the community, and individualized courses of study on a 350-acre campus in the hills of southern Vermont. Marlboro College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The faculty, students, and staff share a commitment to diversity and the values of equality, inclusion, and respect for all human differences.
Application consideration begins immediately; position begins September 2017. Electronic attachments to the online application should include: a letter of application including statements on teaching philosophy and teaching experience; a curriculum vitae; artist statement; images of artwork and, if available, student work; and evidence of effective teaching, including course evaluations if available. In addition, applicants will need to provide the names and contact information for three references, at least one of whom should be able to speak to their teaching.
