by Carole Epp | Nov 13, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Eastern Oregon University seeks a uniquely qualified, creative individual to
teach a broad range of courses in ceramics and sculpture. The ideal
candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach introductory,
intermediate, and advanced sculpture and ceramics courses, as well as
mentor majors within the capstone sequence. The Art Department at
Eastern Oregon University is a small, interdisciplinary and close-knit
program housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to
teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will maintain an
active studio practice, oversee the 3-D studios, participate in
departmental activities, committee service to the institution, and
academic advising. This is a full-time tenure track appointment at the
rank of Assistant Professor. This position will begin fall of 2016.
Find the official posting here: https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/905
Find information about the EOU Ceramics program here: https://www.eou.edu/art/studio-emphasis/ceramics/
by Carole Epp | Oct 20, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
Brief overview:
Manage day-to-day operations of the School of Art, Design and Creative
Industries studio arts (Ceramics, Sculpture, 3D Design, etc.) work
spaces, and equipment including but not limited to:
•Maintain an organized inventory of materials, tools, and equipment
coordinating supply ordering and expenditures with program area faculty.
•Ensure safe use of equipment and proper handling/storage of materials; maintain updated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
•Support faculty and student learning and research through technical assistance and training.
•Train and supervise undergraduate students and graduate student assistants.
•Work periodic evenings and/or weekends to accommodate operations requiring technical support.
•Teach practicum-level courses in best practices in equipment use,
materials handling/storage, health and safety for the studio arts.
•Other duties as assigned.
Communicate and collaborate closely with School of Art Design and
Creative Industries faculty, students, and staff within an energetic
learning environment.
Full details: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/7338
by Carole Epp | Oct 15, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
SUMMARY
This is a leadership position responsible for planning, developing
and implementing communications, marketing and public relations
strategies for all aspects of Medalta – in the Historic Clay District.
This is a fast-paced position that requires management of multiple
projects and the ability to make quick, well-informed decisions within a
team environment.
Reports to: Executive Director
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan to ensure that
the organization’s programming is delivered to the widest possible
audience. All communication will be layered to address local, regional,
national, and international audiences.
Develop a comprehensive integrated sales strategy for the organization’s various business units.
Plan and undertake cooperative communications and public relations
projects, such that the various publics are kept informed about
activities and developments at the various sites within the Historic
Clay District.
Oversee the major annual fundraising event (Medalta’s Black &
White Gala), including sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions and event
coordination
Work with the Fundraising Team to ensure there is clear, efficient
communication with the public about the donor programs. Continue to
develop and manage the Medalta and Historic Clay District brands.
Plan and implement special events for the District in cooperation with other members of the Medalta team.
Develop metrics to adequately monitor the success of the programming.
Establish and maintain partnerships and relationships with local media,
organizations and business to meet approved communications and
marketing goals.
Undertake related tasks and projects consistent with these responsibilities, as assigned.
NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma or Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, or related discipline
At least five (5) years successful experience working in advertising, media relations, publicity or a related field
Experience in the not-for-profit and museum environments are considered an asset
Experience in developing community partnerships
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills, along with strong
interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to establish effective
working relationships with the public and team members.
Excellent organizational skills and highly developed computer skills consistent with the position.
Knowledge of and experience in graphic arts or advertising design is considered an asset.
Knowledge of the ceramic arts process is considered an asset.
Ability to work comfortably in an environment that requires fast and high-quality output.
SALARY / CONTRACT RANGE
Commensurate with experience; negotiable; permanent staff position, following three month probationary period.
APPLICATION METHOD
Interested applicants, please provide a detailed resume along with three professional references.
Resumes will be accepted until October 28, 2015 at 4:00pm MST
Attention: Laurie Switzer
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 713 Medalta Ave SE • Medicine Hat, Alberta • T1A 3K9
Fax: 403.580.5868
http://medalta.org/communicationscareer15
by Carole Epp | Oct 9, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
San
Francisco State University, School of Art seeks applicants for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ceramics beginning August
2016. MFA in Art with an emphasis in ceramics required. Salary
commensurate with qualifications.
Position title:
Assistant Professor Position in Art (Ceramics)
Start date:
August 2016
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The CSU provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.
Position Summary
The position is in the School of Art at San Francisco State
University. SF State is a member of the California State University
system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and
graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of
scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in
instruction and intellectual accomplishment. The School of Art is
focused on developing socially engaged art practitioners, art
historians, and arts professionals whose individual and collective
efforts contribute to personal and intellectual growth, as well as
community-building and cultural production.
The position is focused on the discipline of ceramics as a socially
engaged practice that can manifest in many forms including ceramic
sculpture and/or installation, functional vessels, performance, or forms
that encompass some or all of these.
The position includes a full-time faculty workload per the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the California State University and the
California Faculty Association. The workload primarily includes teaching
assigned undergraduate courses in Art and MFA seminars, conducting an
active ongoing scholarship program of creative work and exhibition which
advances knowledge in the field of one’s specialty. The teaching
assignments will be in existing ceramics courses in hand-building
foundations, wheel throwing, ceramic sculpture, glaze calculations, mold
making, kiln building, soda/pit firing, as well as courses in emerging
technologies in the field (to be developed). Graduate courses include
interdisciplinary critique seminars and special topic graduate studios
(to be developed). The scholarship may address a range of topics in the
areas of ones expertise.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assist
in maintaining and supervising two ceramics facilities, productive
participation on departmental, college, and university-wide committees;
mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students; holding
regular office hours; curriculum development and improvement,
particularly with regard to student learning outcomes; and remaining
current in both subject area and teaching methodologies.
Essential Job Tasks
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lecture and discussion
materials, readings and assignments, assessments, and learning
resources.
Prepare and deliver effective lectures to undergraduate and graduate
students on topics such as glaze surface, kiln building and design,
atmospheric firings and graduate seminars in Art.
Initiate, moderate, and facilitate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, papers, etc. in a timely manner.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or other learning assessments.
Maintain student grades and other required records or reporting materials.
Guide and supervise department technicians in support of safe, clean studio facilities and equipment.
Conduct research in one’s field of interest and present
documentation of an high level of activity associated with being a
professional, working artist on a national and international level in
significant institutions, and selections into collections, publication,
and professional conferences.
Stay current on developments in the discipline by reading new
literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional
conferences.
Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Hold regularly-scheduled office hours for the purpose of advising and assisting students.
Actively participate on assigned committees in accordance with department or College needs, and SF State’s strategic vision.
Supervise student laboratory work, graduate and undergraduate
assistants, and assist with studio maintenance and supervision of the
ceramics facilities at the main SFSU, and Romberg Tiburon campuses.
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Abilities
- Terminal degree MFA in Art, with an emphasis in Ceramics, required.
- 1-2 years of undergraduate teaching experience with a large, diverse student body or in a multicultural setting, required.
- Minimum of one-year experience in the management of a ceramics
facility preferred including heavy equipment operation, gas and electric
kilns, and glaze chemistry lab.
- Possess a broad knowledge of traditional and contemporary theory and
practices in ceramics, and a capacity for exploring new directions in
the discipline.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, instruction of individual and groups and learning assessment.
- Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation of assigned curriculum.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design,
instruction of individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning.
- Planning and organizing skills sufficient to ensure implementation
of the assigned curriculum, job duties, and established expectations.
- Oral and written communication skills in the English language at a
level that comprehends and conveys information to and from students,
colleagues, and others in an effective manner.
- Awareness and engagement with critical concerns in the discipline and capacity to continue to produce original creative works.
- Interpersonal orientation that encourages productive interactions
with students, colleagues, and other campus stakeholders and promotes
collegiality in department, college and university contexts.
Application process
Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, 20 images of recent
personal work, 20 images of student work, statement of teaching
philosophy and names and contact information for three professional
references. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.
Submit all materials online at, https://sfsu.submittable.com/submit
by January 8, 2016. Late applications will not be reviewed. Questions
concerning the position should be submitted to Gail Dawson, Director,
School of Art, [email protected]
San Francisco State University is a member of the California State
University system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000
undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote
appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through
excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty
are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional
achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative
work.
San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applicants of all ethnic,
racial and gender identities, sexual orientations as well as people with
disabilities. We particularly encourage those who may be from
historically underrepresented groups.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position
with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check
may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment
of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Questions regarding this position should be emailed to [email protected]. No phone calls please.
https://sites7.sfsu.edu/art/pages/tenure-track-positions
by Carole Epp | Sep 18, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State
University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position in
Ceramics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2016.
Pending budgetary approval, salary is dependent upon a candidate’s
professional and academic experience and accomplishments. We seek an
exceptional artist and educator who will join our team of vibrant,
creative professionals that includes 30+ full-time faculty in art,
design, and art history serving over 1000 art & design majors across
nine separate disciplines. Screening of applications will begin October
15, 2015 and will continue until position is filled. (Any applications
received after the deadline will only be reviewed in the event there are
no viable candidates in the first round)
Position Summary
We seek a candidate who is an outstanding artist and an enthusiastic
educator, with a strong desire to enhance the program and to foster
excellence in our students. The successful candidate should demonstrate a
commitment to excellence in research, program/curriculum planning and
development, and must value working with diverse student populations and
cultural perspectives in teaching and research.
Necessary Qualifications: MFA in ceramics by the time of appointment;
ability to teach hand building and throwing techniques; professional
work that reflects a high level of technical ability and an
understanding of and interest in contemporary issues in the field of
ceramics and/or the broader field of art; a research and/or exhibition
record reflecting a commitment to professional development appropriate
to a tenure track position.
Preferred Qualifications: evidence of quality teaching at the
university level; ability to fire and maintain gas and electric kilns;
knowledge of glaze technology appropriate for instructing undergraduate
and graduate students; good writing and speaking skills; interest in and
ability to utilize new and emerging digital technologies in the field.
Georgia State University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment is contingent upon background verification.
Application Process: Please email as a single PDF document a letter
of application, current vita, artist statement, teaching philosophy,
sample syllabi, names of three professional references (phone numbers
and e-mail), 20 labeled images of personal work and 20 labeled images of
student work to [email protected] .
For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Associate Professor Christina West at [email protected].
