by Carole Epp | Oct 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
Well I’ve just arrived back home from 1000 Miles Apart, which is a ceramics conference held each year in Canada at one of the Western Canadian universities or art colleges that have ceramic programs (University of Regina, University of Winnipeg, Red Deer College, Alberta College of Art and Design, and sometimes Emily Carr). Needless to say I’m still buzzing from all the events of the weekend, the talks, the artwork, all the fantastic people, the challenging ideas and conversations about craft and ceramics, the good food and great company. I’m a junkie for ceramics conferences though. I can’t get enough. I mean I work alone in the studio normally (productive? yes, quiet? yes, lonely? sometimes) and so to have the opportunity to get out and spend time surrounded by other great makers, getting inspired by their work, ideas and techniques always feeds my practice for the next few months. Thanks so much to everyone who worked so hard to bring it all together (Darcy you especially rock!) and to everyone who traveled so far to be there – North Dakota so nice of you guys to make the trip! See you all next year if not sooner.
by Carole Epp | Oct 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
And if you’re thinking of applying for either of those academic positions (Concordia or Manitoba – see other posts) maybe a quick read of Kathy King’s article “WANT TO BE A CERAMICS FACULTY MEMBER!?!” published on the Critical Ceramics website is in order. Best of luck!
by Carole Epp | Oct 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Ceramics
Concordia University’s Department of Studio Arts invites applications for one tenure-track position in Ceramics for July 1, 2009.
Candidates for this position should possess an MFA degree or equivalent, a strong exhibition record, a minimum of two years university teaching experience, and demonstrated administrative experience and committee service. A strong, critical/theoretical background and a contemporary understanding of both extended and discipline-based approaches to ceramics practice are required. Candidates should be devoted to clay and have technical skills in one or more of the following areas: hand-building, throwing and mold-making processes, clays and glazes technology, and digital imaging technologies. Candidates will be expected to teach Ceramics at the undergraduate and graduate levels and participate in the coordination and development of the Ceramics curriculum, helping to enhance the reputation of this well-regarded program. The program is particularly interested in developing mold-making as part of its curriculum. Although classes are taught in English, fluency in French would be considered an asset.
Submissions should include a covering letter; a current curriculum vitae; research documentation in slide or digital format, images of student work (if possible); a statement of teaching philosophy; a list of courses taught with course descriptions; course evaluations (if available); and a list of three referees and their contact information.
Applications with a self-addressed stamped envelope should be submitted by November 17, 2008 to:
Departmental Personnel Committee, Department of Studio Arts
Concordia University
Re: Tenure-track Faculty Position in Ceramics
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8 Canada
Fax: (514) 848-2281
Civic address:
Visual Arts Building, Sir George Williams Campus
1395 Réné Lévesque Blvd. West, VA 260, Montreal, Quebec
For further information, applicants are encouraged to consult:
Department of Studio Arts website
MFA website
Hexagram Institute for Research/Creation in Media Arts and Technology website
Faculty of Fine Arts website
Academic Services for Fine Arts Faculty
by Carole Epp | Oct 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t yet run across the German magazine NEW CERAMICS then I suggest you make a nice pot of tea and have a bit of a sit down for a read. Okay you likely need a bit more time than that for all of the yummy articles but a cup of tea never hurt anyone. Enjoy!
by Carole Epp | Oct 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
The School of Art, University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time probationary position in Ceramics at the rank of Instructor 1 beginning January 1, 2009. We seek an artist with a strong commitment to practice and an inspiring teaching style to work within a highly-regarded and growing ceramics area.
Requirements include an MFA in Ceramics, successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level, an exhibition record-ideally at the national and international level, and demonstrated creative excellence.
The successful candidate is capable of working in a wide range of aesthetic, conceptual and technical aspects of ceramics suitable for a broadly based teaching context. This includes safely operating, managing and maintaining a teaching facility that includes electric, wood and gas kilns and a comprehensive clay and glaze materials inventory. The position requires knowledge of ceramic history and practice suitable for teaching in a University context. The incumbent occasionally acts as Area Chair for Ceramics and must possess qualities suitable for this administrative capacity.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please submit:
1. letter of application;
2. curriculum vitae;
3. maximum of 20 high quality images of your work and 10-15 of your students’ work on CDROM-jpg format [Mac and PC readable];
4. image checklist;
5. statement of teaching philosophy and practice;
6. outlines for ceramics courses taught;
7. names and contact information for three referees;
8. checklist of submitted material;
9. SASE if you want materials returned.
The School of Art offers BFA and BFA Honours degrees in art history and studio, and has an MFA program in the implementation stages. An integral part of the vibrant and dynamic Winnipeg art community, the School has 42 full and part-time faculty and approx. 400 students in programs with a reputation for producing outstanding artists and scholars: www.umanitoba.ca/schools/art.
Send application materials to:
Ceramics Search Committee,
School of Art,
203 FitzGerald Building-Box CAUT,
The University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
Review of applications starts at Monday, November 3, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).
