Ceramics Studio Lead & Lecturer

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a dedicated ceramics lecturer to teach undergraduate courses and manage a full ceramics program. The role covers Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations, with responsibility for budgeting, lab safety, and supervising work-study students.

Starts August 16, 2027. Salary commensurate with qualifications; nine-month contract with a four-course load per year and potential for summer teaching for extra compensation.

Qualifications

• MFA in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required by appointment.
• Minimum of two semesters of documented college-level teaching experience with an emphasis in ceramics.
• Graduate teaching experience as instructor of record can count toward this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Ceramics and related topics.
• Maintain and manage the Ceramics lab facilities and safety protocols.
• Budgeting, purchasing, kiln firing, equipment maintenance and supervision of work-study students.
• Possibly teach Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations; coordinate studio operations.

Skills

MFA in ceramics or related

Ceramics teaching

Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2

Handbuilding

3D Foundations

Interdisciplinary ceramics

Studio management

Budgeting & purchasing

Equipment safety

Education

MFA in teaching discipline or related discipline

Tools

Ceramics studio equipment

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a dedicated ceramics lecturer to teach undergraduate courses and manage a full ceramics program. The role covers Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations, with responsibility for budgeting, lab safety, and supervising work-study students.

Starts August 16, 2027. Salary commensurate with qualifications; nine-month contract with a four-course load per year and potential for summer teaching for extra compensation.