Art Instructor, Ceramics, Tenure-Track

Nevada System of Higher Education; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Art Instructor – Ceramics to teach beginning and intermediate Ceramics courses and to coordinate the Ceramics area. The candidate will supervise equipment, ensure safe operations, and support transfer pathways and professional opportunities for students.

The successful applicant will collaborate with Fine Arts faculty, mentor adjuncts, and contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and the continued

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent in ceramics from a regionally accredited institution.
• College-level teaching experience in Ceramics equivalent to 1 academic year (30 credits).
• Strong knowledge of wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques.
• Deep knowledge of ceramic materials, glazes, firing, and finishing.
• Experience operating and firing ceramics kilns.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning and intermediate Ceramics courses including wheel throwing and sculpture.
• Coordinate the Ceramics area and oversee studio safety and equipment.
• Collaborate with Fine Arts faculty and mentor part-time instructors.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, program review, and recruitment.

Skills

Wheel throwing

Handbuilding

Kiln operation

Ceramic materials

Education

MFA in Ceramics, Studio Art with a demonstrated concentration in Ceramics

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking applicants for a full‑time, tenure‑track Art Instructor – Ceramics.

The successful candidate will provide instruction and coordinate the Ceramics area while contributing to the broader Fine Arts curriculum. The position requires an accomplished practicing artist and committed educator with strong technical knowledge of ceramic processes, materials, studio operations, equipment, and safety.

The Art Instructor – Ceramics will teach beginning and intermediate Ceramics courses, including intermediate wheel throwing, sculptural ceramics, plaster casting, and additional Fine Arts courses based on program needs and the successful candidate’s qualifications. The faculty member will provide continuity for and coordination of the Ceramics area, oversee the safe and effective use of ceramics instructional spaces and specialized equipment, collaborate with and mentor part‑time faculty, support students pursuing transfer and professional opportunities, and contribute actively to curriculum development, assessment, program review, recruitment, and the continued development of the Fine Arts program.

The studio supports beginning and intermediate instruction in wheel throwing, handbuilding, slab construction, extrusion, slip casting, clay mixing and reclaim, glaze preparation, and mold making. TMCC’s Ceramics area includes two dedicated teaching studios with 18 pottery wheels, a dedicated kiln room with seven electric kilns supporting Cone 05 bisque and Cone 5–6 glaze firings, and dedicated clay, glaze, and bulk‑storage rooms.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Fine Arts faculty to strengthen curriculum, support student achievement, maintain safe and effective instructional facilities, and develop opportunities that connect students with professional artistic practice, transfer pathways, and the regional arts community. This position is expected for a Fall 2027 start.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Ceramics, Studio Art with a demonstrated concentration in Ceramics, or a closely related studio‑art discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
2. College‑level teaching experience in Ceramics equivalent to at least one (1) academic year, or 30 semester credit/contact hours.
3. Demonstrated professional knowledge of wheel throwing and handbuilding processes.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of ceramic materials, clay bodies, glazes, surface treatments, firing processes, and finishing techniques.
5. Demonstrated experience operating and firing ceramics kilns.