Adjunct Faculty - Ceramics

St. Louis Community College; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Adjunct Faculty member to teach ceramics courses at the Forest Park campus. This role offers the chance to inspire students through creative expression and hands-on learning in a supportive environment. With a commitment to diversity and community impact, the college provides a platform for educators to thrive and grow professionally. Join a dedicated team that values education and fosters a culture of wellness and inclusion, making a difference in the lives of students and the broader community.

Benefits

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Health insurance options

Generous time off package

Retirement contribution match

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters of Fine Arts required with a focus on ceramics.
• One semester of college teaching experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced ceramics classes.
• Engage students in hands-on learning and artistic development.

Skills

Ceramics

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics

Job description

Apply now Job no: 495995
Work type: Adjunct, Instructional, Part-time
Location: Forest Park Campus
Categories: Academic Affairs, Other, Adjunct Faculty, Social Sciences & Humanities

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 with 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 one-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. More than 80% of career and technical graduates 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 anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

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

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

We're hiring an Adjunct for the Spring 2025 semester at Forest Park campus. We are looking for an energetic, people-oriented instructor to teach one to two beginning, intermediate and advanced ceramics classes.

What you'll do:

• The individual will teach one or more of the following courses: beginning ceramics, intermediate and advanced ceramics.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Masters of Fine Arts with a concentration in ceramics with one semester of college teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

One semester College teaching experience including expertise of course assignment.