Visiting 3D Ceramics Lecturer & Studio Lead

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte invites applications for a Visiting 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics. The position supports teaching undergraduate courses and maintaining the Ceramics lab, with assignments including Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations.

The nine‑month, 4-course-per-year contract starts August 16, 2027, with potential summer teaching for additional compensation; salary is commensurate with qualifications and budget availability.

Qualifications

• MFA in ceramics or related field required by appointment date.
• Minimum two semesters of documented college-level teaching experience with an emphasis in ceramics.
• Experience teaching Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations.
• Ability to manage a comprehensive ceramics studio: budgeting, purchasing, equipment maintenance, kiln firing, safety, and coordinating work-study students.
• Ability to teach additional courses such as kiln building, glaze and material research, mold making, digital fabrication, and ceramic design.
• Evidence of effective communication, collaboration, and participation in a professional learning community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and maintain the Ceramics lab facilities.
• Possibly teach Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, 3D Foundations; may teach advanced courses.
• Manage studio operations including budgeting, purchasing, kiln firing, safety, and supervising work-study students.
• Provide technical assistance for ceramic faculty.

Skills

Ceramics

Teaching

Budgeting

Equipment maintenance

Safety protocols

Work-study supervision

Interdisciplinary trends

Lab management

Education

MFA in Ceramics

Tools

Kiln operation

Digital fabrication tools

Glaze materials

Job description

UNC Charlotte invites applications for a Visiting 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics. The position supports teaching undergraduate courses and maintaining the Ceramics lab, with assignments including Ceramics Wheel 1 & 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations.

The nine‑month, 4-course-per-year contract starts August 16, 2027, with potential summer teaching for additional compensation; salary is commensurate with qualifications and budget availability.