Tenure-Track Ceramics Artist-Educator

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Ceramics in the Department of Art and Visual Culture. The studio-based, tenure-track position begins August 16, 2027 and welcomes candidates with a strong practice across contemporary and traditional ceramic techniques.

The role includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, pursuing scholarly work in ceramics, advising students, and maintaining the studio.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating critical approaches to ceramic-based art and craft.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communities.
• Experience with ethical and environmentally responsible art practices.
• Experience maintaining a ceramics studio and related equipment.
• Ability to teach introductory to advanced ceramics courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate ceramics courses across a range of levels.
• Engage in scholarship and research in ceramics.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in service on department, college and university committees.
• Maintain the ceramic studio and equipment.

Skills

Portfolio evidence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community engagement

Education

MFA in Ceramics

Job description

Iowa State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Ceramics in the Department of Art and Visual Culture. The studio-based, tenure-track position begins August 16, 2027 and welcomes candidates with a strong practice across contemporary and traditional ceramic techniques.

The role includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, pursuing scholarly work in ceramics, advising students, and maintaining the studio.