3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics
The University of North Carolina
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Job summary
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a dedicated ceramics lecturer to teach undergraduate courses and manage a full ceramics program. The role covers Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations, with responsibility for budgeting, lab safety, and supervising work-study students.
Starts August 16, 2027. Salary commensurate with qualifications; nine-month contract with a four-course load per year and potential for summer teaching for extra compensation.
Qualifications
- MFA in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required by appointment.
- Minimum of two semesters of documented college-level teaching experience with an emphasis in ceramics.
- Graduate teaching experience as instructor of record can count toward this requirement.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in Ceramics and related topics.
- Maintain and manage the Ceramics lab facilities and safety protocols.
- Budgeting, purchasing, kiln firing, equipment maintenance and supervision of work-study students.
- Possibly teach Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations; coordinate studio operations.
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Job description
The Department of Art & Art History empowers students to broaden their creative perspectives through rigorous engagement with Art, Design, Art History, and Art Education. Our programs cultivate innovative studio methods, scholarly research, and arts pedagogy, operating on the premise that art and visual culture are vital to our academic community and broader society. Currently, the department awards a BFA in Graphic Design, a BA in Art (with an Art Education concentration), and a BFA in Art featuring six concentration areas, alongside an Art History minor and an Honors Program in Art History. Furthermore, our faculty support the broader University General Education program.
The B.F.A. in Art with a concentration in 3D Interdisciplinary Studies: Art in Space brings together Ceramics, Digital Fabrication, Fibers, and Sculpture to offer a contemporary and flexible approach to making art in three dimensions. This area exposes students to a mix of materials—including clay, fabric, wood, metal, and 3D-printed components—to create functional pottery, sculptural forms, installation environments, wearable pieces, and digitally fabricated structures. Introductory courses focus on materials and techniques, while advanced courses support self-directed projects and the development of a personal artistic voice.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.
Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.
If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.
Responsibilities of this lecturer position include teaching undergraduate university courses and maintaining the Ceramics lab facilities. Assigned courses may include Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations. This position may, at times, be assigned to teach advanced Ceramics and beginning-level Sculpture courses. The candidate is expected to understand interdisciplinary trends in contemporary ceramics. In addition to teaching, the person in this position will manage a comprehensive ceramics studio. Duties will include: budgeting and purchasing; kiln firing; equipment maintenance; maintaining and enforcing safety protocols; hiring and coordinating work-study students; and providing technical assistance for ceramic faculty.
Starts August 16, 2027. Salary and start up package commensurate with qualifications. The nine-month contract includes 4 courses per year (2/2 course load) with potential for summer teaching for additional compensation. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
An MFA in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required by the date of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of two semesters of documented college-level teaching experience with an emphasis in ceramics. Graduate teaching experience as an instructor of record can count toward this requirement.
- The ability to teach Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations
- An understanding of interdisciplinary trends in contemporary ceramics and ability to teach interdisciplinary courses.
- Ability to manage a comprehensive ceramics studio, including: budgeting and purchasing, equipment maintenance, kiln firing and safety, and coordination of work-study students.
- Ability to teach additional courses, such as: kiln building, glaze and material research, mold making, digital fabrication, and ceramic design.
- Competence working in a comprehensive 3d studio that includes a woodshop, metal shop, and foundry
- While Lecturers are not evaluated on research practice, a record of studio accomplishment, engagement with professional organizations, and an active research agenda are highly valued.
- Evidence of effective communication skills; collaboration; working supportively in a professional learning community.
10/07/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
12/01/2026
08/16/2027
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223
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