Assistant Professor: Ceramics in the Expanded Field

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's School of Art + Art History seeks an Assistant Professor of Studio Art with ceramics in the expanded field to join our interdisciplinary program on the Gainesville campus. The ideal candidate maintains an active studio practice and engages with contemporary art theory and practice.

You will teach a 2/2 undergraduate and graduate load, mentor graduate students, supervise committees, and collaborate on ceramics facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have MFA or PhD in Studio Art Practice with emphasis in ceramics.
• Active teaching or instructional experience beyond graduate assistantships.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2/2 course load at undergraduate and graduate levels in ceramics (expanded field).
• Mentor and advise graduate students and supervise graduate committees.
• Maintain an active profile of creative research aligned with tenure expectations.
• Collaborate with staff in shared supervision of ceramics facilities.
• Participate in school, college, university governance and service.

Skills

Wheel-based ceramic techniques

Hand building/sculpture

Glazing and surface finishing

Firing theory and methods

Collaborative leadership

Teaching undergraduate/graduate

Education

MFA or PhD in Studio Art Practice (ceramics emphasis)

Tools

Ceramics facilities management

Digital fabrication (3D printing)

Job description

The University of Florida's School of Art + Art History seeks an Assistant Professor of Studio Art with ceramics in the expanded field to join our interdisciplinary program on the Gainesville campus. The ideal candidate maintains an active studio practice and engages with contemporary art theory and practice.

You will teach a 2/2 undergraduate and graduate load, mentor graduate students, supervise committees, and collaborate on ceramics facilities.