Adjunct Faculty - Ceramics

St. Louis Community College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic adjunct instructor for ceramics. This role involves teaching students at various skill levels, fostering creativity and technical skills in ceramics. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Fine Arts and a passion for teaching. With a commitment to community and inclusivity, this position offers the opportunity to inspire students and contribute to their artistic development. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and provides growth opportunities, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.

Benefits

Tuition Waivers

Health Insurance Plans

Retirement Contributions Match

Professional Development Allowance

Generous Time-Off Package

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fine Arts with a focus on ceramics required.
• At least one semester of college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning to advanced ceramics courses.
• Engage students in hands-on ceramics practices.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Ceramics Expertise

Course Design

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Faculty - Ceramics

Employee Classification:

P/T Faculty Monthly Pay

Department:

Fine Arts

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community College (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community through inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. Over 80% of career and technical graduates are employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than any other institution.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or socioeconomic background.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area, including a 100% match on retirement contributions, two health insurance plans at no cost to the employee (including an HSA option), low-cost life insurance (3x salary), and other benefits such as dental, vision, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and moving into higher-level positions.

Education & training opportunities: Tuition waivers are available for employees (full-time and part-time) and their dependents. Full-time employees can access tuition reimbursement for courses at other institutions after six months of service, along with an annual professional development allowance.

Work/life balance: Full-time employees enjoy a generous time-off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule includes a paid winter holiday at year's end.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC has a dedicated health and wellness specialist to promote a culture of health. Employees and household members have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) to support various life needs.

The basics of this position:

We are hiring an adjunct instructor for the Spring 2025 semester at the Forest Park campus. The ideal candidate is energetic and people-oriented, capable of teaching one to two ceramics courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.

What you'll do:

• Teach one or more of the following courses: beginning ceramics, intermediate ceramics, and advanced ceramics.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in ceramics and at least one semester of college teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching college-level ceramics courses, including expertise in course content and assignment design.