Adjunct Pool: Ceramics

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Pittsburgh is seeking instructors for Ceramics courses at various levels. Candidates must possess an MFA and be prepared to teach studio classes that typically meet for three hours per day, two days a week. Applications are accepted year-round, and suitable candidates will be contacted when needed for fall or spring semesters. The role offers a chance to engage with an innovative curriculum in a top-ranked art school.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have an MFA.

Responsibilities

• Teach Ceramics courses for non-majors, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Lead studio classes that meet three hours a day, two days a week, over a 14-week semester, with an average of 15 students per class.

Education

MFA

Job description

Description

The School of Art typically offers a variety of Ceramics courses. Examples for which we seek instructors include non-majors, intermediate-, and advanced-level courses. Studio classes typically meet for three hours a day, two days a week, over a 14-week semester. Studio courses have an average enrollment of 15 students per class.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for the fall or spring semesters.

About The School of Art

The School of Art is one of five schools within the College of Fine Arts, which also includes the Schools of Architecture, Design, Drama, and Music. Benchmarks of the School include collaborative relationships with innovative learning environments such as the Center for Arts in Society, the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, and IDeATe; and a unique curriculum that includes contextual practice, critical theory, and technology alongside programs in electronic and time-based media, painting, drawing, and sculpture. The School of Art is ranked as number six in the US and is currently number one in Time-Based and New Media by US News and World Reports.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have an MFA.

Application Instructions

Please include both a CV and a link to view your artwork with your application. In addition, please complete the form (within this application) to provide general information about your areas of expertise and skill sets in the area of Ceramics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.