This time University of New York @ Oswego

Assistant Professor of Ceramics
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Art Department
Locations: Oswego, NY
Posted: Oct 23, ’09
Type: Exempt
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Job Description:
The Department of Art at the State University of New York at Oswego announces the opening of a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Ceramics.Description of Responsibilities:

  • Primary teaching responsibilities include Introductory and Advanced Ceramics
  • Secondary teaching responsibilities include 3-D Design and/or Sculpture
  • Additional teaching responsibility includes expanding knowledge of diversity, historical, theoretical, critical and contemporary global/multicultural practices in the visual arts.
  • Further teaching responsibilities include kiln firing, and management of a large ceramics studio.
  • Departmental responsibilities include being involved with program planning, assessment, and curriculum development.
  • Other Departmental/University responsibilities include staying current on health and safety issues; participation in campus governance, department service, and academic advising; commitment to research/creative activity.

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the Art Department has over 300 undergraduate majors in degree programs in Art, Art History and Graphic Design. These programs include the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Additionally, undergraduates can elect to minor in art, graphic design, expressive art therapy, museum studies, or arts management. The Department also offers an MA degree in Art and Graphic Design as well as an MAT in Art Education.Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

  • MFA with concentration in ceramics
  • Demonstrated teaching ability and knowledge to promote students’ ability to succeed in a multicultural and global community
  • An active art career as evidenced by current work and exhibitions
  • Digital literacy

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at university level
Additional Information:

Salary: Commensurate with rank and experience

Date of Appointment: August 2010

Send 10-20 examples of personal creative work and 10-20 examples of student work on CD, DVD or slide format directly to Cynthia Clabough, Ceramics Search, SUNY Oswego, Art Department, 125 Tyler Hall, Oswego, NY 13126, include an annotated image list. For return of materials, please include a SASE. For additional information contact Cynthia Clabough at [email protected].

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Application Instructions:

To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications (please indicate if attending CAA), a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and list of three references with contact information electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp Please click contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled

Job Posting – Malboro College

Marlboro College website: http://www.marlboro.edu/
Official posting: http://www.marlboro.edu/offices/hr/jobs/ceramics

Marlboro College, a liberal arts institution of 320 students and 39 faculty invites applications for a tenure-track position in Ceramics. Marlboro is noted by the Princeton Review for its academic excellence and commitment to lively classroom discussion between students and faculty. Teaching at Marlboro affords faculty the opportunity to teach and learn broadly as they see fit within their area of expertise.

The successful candidate will teach introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in Ceramics as well as a second subject such as drawing or color, and will support advanced, independent, often cross-disciplinary undergraduate work in a liberal arts setting. 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 and ability to maintain the studio, kilns, and glazing facility that are a crucial part of the broader visual arts program at Marlboro. Marlboro College is committed to the recruitment of faculty who reflect the diverse and multicultural character of American society. College teaching experience required. MFA recommended.

Send letter that addresses teaching philosophy, CV and list of references to Margaret Hunt, Marlboro College, P.O. Box A, Marlboro, VT 05344.

Interviews will take place at the CAA meeting in February, 2010. Starts September 1, 2010. EOE

Must be that time of year again…job postings!!!

Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, 73 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

-ANTICIPATED POSITION-BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:Instructional Faculty/Assistant Professor 34267 Ceramics, School for American Crafts
Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track
Starting Date: Late August 2010 This position is subject to available funding.
The School for American Crafts is seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Primary responsibility will be to teach courses in the BFA and MFA Ceramics Degree Program. Full-time faculty teach courses during three quarters (fall, winter, spring ); provide service to the School for American Crafts, RIT and the community; and engage in scholarship/creative activity in the Ceramics field.
Other responsibilities include supervision and management of studio facilities, advising students, and implementing curriculum.

The Ceramics department offers students comprehensive instruction from the faculty. We educate students towards aesthetic self-reliance and technical proficiency. Our goal is for students to realize their own potential and become leading professionals in the Ceramics Field. The Ceramics studio supports a wide range of personal investigations relevant to contemporary crafts. We provide and encourage an active dialogue between current issues in art and art history. Intellectual discourse, aesthetics and craftsmanship are emphasized and thrive harmoniously.

Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. A little more than one million people inhabit the Greater Rochester region.

QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED: Applicant must hold a MFA degree in Ceramics. Have an extensive exhibition record with a portfolio that indicates a signature body of work. Provide evidence of strong teaching skills. Candidates must possess technical mastery in most all ceramic materials and processes, such as throwing, hand building, slip casting, clay and glaze chemistry, and kiln building and firing. Be able to teach utilitarian and sculptural Ceramics with a broadminded acceptance of a wide spectrum of interests and approaches in the field.

PREFERRED: A thorough knowledge of all aspects of contemporary and historical Ceramics Art History within the larger context of Art History and the broader field of Contemporary Art.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at the School for American Crafts by phone at 585/475-6114, or by email at [email protected].

Application deadline: Screening of applicants will begin February 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to available funding.

Send letter of application, current vitae, three letters of recommendation (with current phone numbers), an artist’s statement, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, 20 digital images of personal work (digital image files should be 72ppi, jpg format, no larger than 1.2MB.), and 20 digital images of student work to:

Don Arday, Acting Chair
School for American Crafts
Ceramics Search
Rochester Institute of Technology
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
73 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

Assistant Professor, Towson University

Job title: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Area Coordinator of Ceramics TrackCompany information:

Name: Towson University
Location: Towson, MD

Job Details:
Job title: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Area Coordinator of Ceramics Track
Location: Towson, MD

Assistant Professor, tenure track, Area Coordinator of Ceramics

TrackResponsibilities:Teach undergraduate B.F.A. (pending approval to begin fall
semester 2010), B.S., B.A. majors and non-majors courses in ceramics. Advise majors in Art + Design
with a track in ceramics. Teach in the M.F.A. program and serve on graduate committees. Build and
maintain a strong record of creative activity on a regional, national, and international level.
Participate in department, college, and University committees, as appointed. Oversee multiple spaces
and equipment in ceramic facilities; submit recommendations for the ceramic track course schedules;
and interview and recommend adjunct and part-time faculty.
Appointment:Ten-month appointment with the possibility of teaching assignments in minimester and summer for additional
compensation.
This position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire.
This position requires a teaching load of 9 contact hours per semester during the first three
years.
Qualifications:M.F.A in ceramics, with knowledge of the history of ceramics, as
well as ceramics viewed in a contemporary context. Must introduce and support a range of processes
from traditional to new genre. The applicant needs to possess the ability to articulate best
practices in teaching and art environmental health and safety, provide evidence of successful
teaching and learning experiences, and have an active exhibition record. Interest in art and design
collaborations, civic engagement, and grant writing is a plus.
The Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education enrolls approximately 750 art + design, art history, and art
education undergraduate majors, 72 graduate students, and 100 minors. It also offers a variety of
non-major studio courses for the general education core. The department shares programs in museum
studies and graduate level art history with the College of Liberal Arts. The University, college,
and department support international programs, interdisciplinary partnerships, service learning, and
community-based art and design activities in Baltimore City and the region.
Application Process:The review of applicants will begin on January 15 and will continue until the position
is filled.
Submit in hard cover: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy, three letters of reference, 20 images of personal work, 20 images of student work, and
SASE if materials are to be returned,
to:Professor Amanda Burnham, Ceramics Search Chair
Department of Art and Design, Art History, Art EducationCenter for the Arts 3103,
Towson University 8000 York RoadTowson, MD

Another Job Posting

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Area Coordinator of Ceramics Track

Institution: Towson University – College of Fine Arts and Communication
Location: Towson, MD
Category:
  • Faculty – Fine and Applied Arts – Art
Posted: 11/13/2009
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Notes: included on Affirmative Action email
Position:
Assistant Professor, tenure track, Area Coordinator of Ceramics Track

Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate B.F.A. (pending approval to begin fall semester 2010), B.S., B.A. majors and non-majors courses in ceramics. Advise majors in Art + Design with a track in ceramics. Teach in the M.F.A. program and serve on graduate committees. Build and maintain a strong record of creative activity on a regional, national, and international level. Participate in department, college, and University committees, as appointed. Oversee multiple spaces and equipment in ceramic facilities; submit recommendations for the ceramic track course schedules; and interview and recommend adjunct and part-time faculty.

Appointment:
Ten-month appointment with the possibility of teaching assignments in minimester and summer for additional compensation. This position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire. This position requires a teaching load of 9 contact hours per semester during the first three years.

Qualifications:
M.F.A in ceramics, with knowledge of the history of ceramics, as well as ceramics viewed in a contemporary context. Must introduce and support a range of processes from traditional to new genre. The applicant needs to possess the ability to articulate best practices in teaching and art environmental health and safety, provide evidence of successful teaching and learning experiences, and have an active exhibition record. Interest in art and design collaborations, civic engagement, and grant writing is a plus.

The Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education enrolls approximately 750 art + design, art history, and art education undergraduate majors, 72 graduate students, and 100 minors. It also offers a variety of non-major studio courses for the general education core. The department shares programs in museum studies and graduate level art history with the College of Liberal Arts. The University, college, and department support international programs, interdisciplinary partnerships, service learning, and community-based art and design activities in Baltimore City and the region.

Application Process:
The review of applicants will begin on January 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit in hard cover: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, 20 images of personal work, 20 images of student work, and SASE if materials are to be returned, to:

Professor Amanda Burnham, Ceramics Search Chair
Department of Art and Design, Art History, Art Education
Center for the Arts 3103, Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Application Information

Postal Address: Amanda Burnham
Department of Art and Design, Art History, Art Education
Towson University
8000 York Rd.
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Phone: 410-704-3787
Fax: 410-704-2810
Email Address: [email protected]

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Job posting – Red Lodge Clay Center

Red Lodge Clay Center is pleased to announce our search for a full time Gallery Coordinator. It is the gallery’s mission to create an appreciation of art through the exhibition and sale of contemporary ceramics.

The ideal candidate would have an extensive knowledge of contemporary ceramics, the ceramic medium, and previous gallery experience. Sales experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Strong office administration, business skills, and computer database knowledge are essential.

The Gallery Coordinator will curate and install gallery exhibitions; maintain gallery website; monitor inventory and sales; receive, pack and ship inventory; oversee resident assistants working in the gallery; facilitate public relations and advertising; and work with the Executive Director and Staff to develop programs to enhance the Center’s educational mission.

Starting annual salary $33,000 or commensurate with experience.

Application packet should include cover letter, resume, and contact information of five references. Please send all materials to: David Hiltner, Executive Director, Red Lodge Clay Center, PO Box 1527, Red Lodge, Montana 59068. Review of applications begins December 1st, 2009.