Ceramics Studio Lecturer & Technician (3D)

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics to teach undergraduate courses and manage a full ceramics studio. The nine-month position includes courses such as Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations, with potential for advanced topics and sculpture coursework.

The role requires an MFA, demonstrated ceramics teaching experience, and the ability to oversee budgeting, kiln operations, safety protocols, and work-study coordination, starting

Qualifications

• MFA in teaching discipline or related field required by appointment.
• Minimum of two semesters of college-level ceramics teaching required.
• Ability to teach Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations.
• Ability to manage a comprehensive ceramics studio including budgeting, purchasing, kiln firing, safety.
• Ability to teach additional courses such as kiln building, glaze/materials research, digital fabrication.
• Competence in a 3D studio that includes a woodshop, metal shop, and foundry.
• Lecturers are not evaluated on research, but studio work and professional engagement are valued.
• Evidence of effective communication, collaboration, and team participation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and maintain the Ceramics lab facilities.
• Teach courses such as Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations.
• Possibly teach advanced Ceramics and beginner-level Sculpture courses.
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive ceramics studio.
• Handle budgeting, purchasing, kiln operations, and safety protocols.
• Hire and coordinate work-study students.
• Starts Aug 16, 2027; nine-month contract with four courses per year.

Skills

Ceramics teaching ability

Studio management

Interdisciplinary ceramics

Communication & collaboration

Education

MFA in ceramics or related discipline

Job description

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics to teach undergraduate courses and manage a full ceramics studio. The nine-month position includes courses such as Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations, with potential for advanced topics and sculpture coursework.

The role requires an MFA, demonstrated ceramics teaching experience, and the ability to oversee budgeting, kiln operations, safety protocols, and work-study coordination, starting