Tenure-Track Ceramics Artist-Educator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Department of Art and Visual Culture in the College of Design invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ceramics starting August 16, 2027. The studio-based role seeks candidates with deep knowledge in ceramics, including processes, histories, and related materials.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, pursuing scholarship, advising, service, and maintaining the ceramics studio.

Qualifications

• MFA in ceramics or related field required.
• Portfolio demonstrating critical approaches to ceramic art.
• Ability to collaborate with other disciplines and communities.
• Evidence of professional achievement (exhibitions, scholarship, or community-engaged practice).
• Knowledge of contemporary and traditional ceramics practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate ceramics courses.
• Pursue scholarly research and advise students.
• Maintain and operate the ceramic studio and equipment.

Skills

Portfolio evidence

Collaborative teaching

Community-engaged practice

Teaching ceramics

Education

MFA in ceramics

Job description

Iowa State University’s Department of Art and Visual Culture in the College of Design invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ceramics starting August 16, 2027. The studio-based role seeks candidates with deep knowledge in ceramics, including processes, histories, and related materials.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, pursuing scholarship, advising, service, and maintaining the ceramics studio.