Visiting 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nine‑month contract

On‑campus facilities

Résumé du poste

UNC Charlotte seeks a Visiting 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics to teach undergraduate Ceramics courses and maintain a thriving ceramics studio. The role involves managing lab facilities, budgeting, kiln operations, and supervising work‑study students, with potential for additional courses in 3D Foundations and related interdisciplinary offerings.

The position requires an MFA in the teaching discipline or related field, and at least two semesters of college‑level ceramics teaching experience.

Qualifications

• An MFA in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of two semesters of college-level ceramics teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach interdisciplinary ceramics and related courses.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate Ceramics courses and maintain the Ceramics lab facilities.
• Budget, purchase, kiln firing, safety, and supervision of work‑study students.
• Contribute to 3D Foundations and other interdisciplinary offerings.

Connaissances

Ceramics teaching

Lab management

Kiln operation

Course design

Interdisciplinary teaching

Formation

MFA in teaching discipline or related

Outils

Ceramics lab equipment

Kiln control software

Digital fabrication tools

Description du poste

Visiting 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics

Working Title Visiting 3D Lecturer/Technician in Ceramics

Classification Title

College

College Col of Arts & Architecture (Col)

Department

Department Art & Art History

Position Designation

Position Designation Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per year

Months per year 9

Primary Purpose of Department

The Department of Art & Art History empowers students to broaden their creative perspectives through rigorous engagement with Art, Design, Art History, and Art Education. Our programs cultivate innovative studio methods, scholarly research, and arts pedagogy, operating on the premise that art and visual culture are vital to our academic community and broader society. Currently, the department awards a BFA in Graphic Design, a BA in Art (with an Art Education concentration), and a BFA in Art featuring six concentration areas, alongside an Art History minor and an Honors Program in Art History. Furthermore, our faculty support the broader University General Education program.

The BFA in Art with a concentration in 3D Interdisciplinary Studies: Art in Space brings together Ceramics, Digital Fabrication, Fibers, and Sculpture to offer a contemporary and flexible approach to making art in three dimensions. This area exposes students to a mix of materials—including clay, fabric, wood, metal, and 3D-printed components—to create functional pottery, sculptural forms, installation environments, wearable pieces, and digitally fabricated structures. Introductory courses focus on materials and techniques, while advanced courses support self-directed projects and the development of a personal artistic voice.

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Description of Work

Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work. If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this lecturer position include teaching undergraduate university courses and maintaining the Ceramics lab facilities. Assigned courses may include Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations. This position may, at times, be assigned to teach advanced Ceramics and beginning‑level Sculpture courses. The candidate is expected to understand interdisciplinary trends in contemporary ceramics. In addition to teaching, the person in this position will manage a comprehensive ceramics studio. Duties will include budgeting and purchasing; kiln firing; equipment maintenance; maintaining and enforcing safety protocols; hiring and coordinating work‑study students; and providing technical assistance for ceramic faculty.

Starts August 16, 2027. Salary and start up package commensurate with qualifications. The nine‑month contract includes 4 courses per year (2/2 course load) with potential for summer teaching for additional compensation. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

An MFA in the teaching discipline or a related discipline is required by the date of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of two semesters of documented college‑level teaching experience with an emphasis in ceramics. Graduate teaching experience as an instructor of record can count toward this requirement.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• The ability to teach Ceramics Wheel 1 and 2, Handbuilding, and 3D Foundations
• An understanding of interdisciplinary trends in contemporary ceramics and ability to teach interdisciplinary courses.
• Ability to manage a comprehensive ceramics studio, including: budgeting and purchasing, equipment maintenance, kiln firing and safety, and coordination of work‑study students.
• Ability to teach additional courses, such as: kiln building, glaze and material research, mold making, digital fabrication, and ceramic design.
• Competence working in a comprehensive 3d studio that includes a woodshop, metal shop, and foundry
• While Lecturers are not evaluated on research practice, a record of studio accomplishment, engagement with professional organizations, and an active research agenda are highly valued.
• Evidence of effective communication skills; collaboration; working supportively in a professional learning community.

Job Open Date

10/07/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin

11/02/2026

Proposed Hire Date

08/16/2027

Contact Information

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223