Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Indiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is looking for a dedicated Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics to inspire and educate students in a dynamic environment. This role involves teaching multiple levels of ceramics courses while fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages creativity and exploration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ceramics and a commitment to contemporary practices, enhancing the curriculum and engaging with both undergraduate and graduate programs. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to a well-regarded arts program and to shape the future of aspiring artists.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree required by start date.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses during the academic year.
• Mentor graduate student Associate Instructors and Assistants.
• Engage in campus-wide events and maintain studio practice.

Skills

Ceramics

Teaching

Collaboration

Mentoring

Artistic Research

Education

MFA or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking applicants for a full time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics who will teach multiple levels of ceramics courses and with the potential of teaching foundations courses, to begin August 1, 2025. We seek candidates who can provide collegiate initiative in a team-based environment. A strong candidate will have demonstrated an ability to work successfully with students, faculty, administration and the community.

We invite applications from artist-educators who are committed to contemporary conceptual and technical approaches within the field of ceramics while honoring the medium's rich history. The candidates' research and expertise would ideally fall within the realm of sculpture as a part of ceramic practice. This could include object making, installation, social practice figurative, and/or digital or new media approaches. The candidate would complement and amplify the existing faculty, enhance the interdisciplinary curriculum, and engage both undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants are sought whose portfolios reflect significant personal research within the School's focus on Art, Architecture and Design, and whose teaching will address the broad ranging implications of this intersection in contemporary art.

We host a BA, BFA and widely recognized Ceramics MFA program. Responsibilities beyond teaching include but are not limited to participate in group and individual critiques, assist in maintaining the studio environment, provide service as needed by the area and school, and maintain and pursue professional and academic expertise. Studio space provided when available.

Position details

General Responsibilities include:
• Teaching five courses during the academic year. (3/2 Or 2/3)
• Maintaining professional and academic expertise.
• Mentoring graduate student Associate Instructors and Assistants.
• Assisting with Ceramics studio management when needed.
• Providing service as needed by the area and school.
• Engagement in campus-wide events when see fit • Continuing your own studio practice.

We seek candidates who thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrate initiative, leadership and have experience working successfully with students, faculty, and administrators. The candidate's prior experiences should demonstrate values we cultivate in our students: curiosity, collaboration, and adaptability in an ever-changing global art community.

Basic Qualifications

All qualified candidates must have an MFA , M.Arch, or equivalent terminal degree by the employment start date.

Department Contact for Questions

Kim Jones, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University, Mies van der Rohe Building: 321 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]

Additional Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include three years of teaching experience beyond graduate study or equivalent industry experience.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 17, 2025, will receive full consideration.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28019 with materials including:

• Academic CV

• Letter of Intent

• Teaching Philosophy

• Artist Statement (submitted as "Other")

• Work Samples (20 images, video, or links in a single PDF , submitted as "Other 2")

• Student Samples (20 images, video, or links as a single PDF , submitted as "Other 3")

• Names of three references with contact information