job posting: Visiting Assistant Professor of Fine Art (Ceramics) – IU Southeast

by Carole Epp | May 3, 2014 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Deadline – May 22nd

The IU Southeast Fine Art Program is seeking
an outstanding artist/educator for a one semester sabbatical replacement
in the Ceramics Area at the Visiting Assistant Professor rank for the
Fall 2014 semester.  The person hired will be retained for the Spring
2015 semester as a resident artist and Adjunct Faculty. 

Responsibilities
will include teaching all levels of ceramics, management of the
ceramics studio, and involvement in various Fine Art Program service
commitments, such as BFA critiques, student exhibitions, Program
meetings, and other responsibilities as they arise.  It is also expected
that the person hired will be an active presence in the Ceramics studio
and work alongside the other faculty and students in the IUS Fine Art
Program.

The position requires an active exhibition record and
competence in a wide range of ceramic processes. The ideal candidate
will have a strong foundation in ceramic methods of construction, varied
conceptual approaches in the field, be well versed in interdisciplinary
approaches, and have a broad understanding of new approaches to art
making.

Salary is commensurate with experience, up to $28,000
for the Fall semester.  Adjunct pay for the Spring semester is $3,025
per studio course, with a maximum of two courses available.

Clay,
glazes, and firing will be provided within reason.  A 90 sq. ft. studio
in the ceramics area with a locking door will be provided along with
24/7 building access.  Additionally, an NCECA pass to the 2015
conference will be provided.       

The IU Southeast Ceramics studio consists of:
– 3,000 square feet of studio and workspace.
– computer controlled, gas, Bailey car kiln.
– gas test kiln.
– 4 computer controlled electric kilns (Skutt and L&L).
– covered outdoor kiln pad with a wood kiln, raku kiln, and test kilns.
– a large Soldner mixer, a Bluebird mixer, and a Walker pug mill.
– plaster mixing and mixed media work area with plaster mold dryer.
– experimental exhibition and installation space (The SpaceLab).
– comprehensive glaze mixing room.

Qualifications:  MFA degree required.  An active current professional practice and exhibition record is also required.

To Apply:

Electronic submissions only. Please send via email:
•   Letter of application
•   Curriculum vita
•   20 images of professional work (in PDF format with image descriptions)
•   10-20 images of student work (in PDF format with image descriptions)
•   Artist statement
•   Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required prior to hire)
•   Statement of teaching philosophy
•   Contact information for three references

All
application materials should be sent to the Fine Arts Visiting
Assistant Professor Search Committee, via email, to the following
address: [email protected]. Please note Visiting Assistant Professor in Ceramics in the subject line. 

Any
questions pertaining to the position my be directed to Brian Harper,
Associate Professor of Fine Art and Ceramics Area Head, [email protected]

Deadline for applications is May 22nd,
or until position is filled. Contact Human Resources (812-941-2356)
should you need any application process accommodations due to a
disability.

IU Southeast is one of eight degree-granting campuses
constituting Indiana University and is located only 15 minutes from
Louisville, Kentucky.  The Louisville area has a vibrant art and
cultural environment. The Louisville metro area is known for its
cultural, athletic, and recreational activities and low cost-of-living
index.  Louisville was recently designated by Lonely Planet as the top
US travel destination for 2013, calling the city an “offbeat cultural
mecca.”

Consistent with the university’s commitment to diversity,
persons from traditionally under¬represented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply.