Ceramics Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Full Time Faculty

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

6d•$72,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The 3D Arts department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design seeks an accomplished artist and educator for a tenure-track faculty position focused on functional and utilitarian ceramics. The successful candidate will bring an active research and creative practice, a dynamic pedagogical approach, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, vibrant learning community across art, craft, and design. The role calls for a deep understanding of the global histories and complexities of ceramics, including the intersections of craft methodologies and contemporary art practice. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate students at all levels and participating in college-wide, departmental, and professional activities. These activities include review boards, committee assignments, department planning, and organizing annual student exhibitions and publications. The position is full-time, with a 37.5-hour workweek, and is governed by the MSCA bargaining agreement. The stated salary range is $72,000–$78,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

An MFA or a bachelor's degree.
A substantial record of achievement (5 or more years) and significant competency in ceramics.
At least 3 years of professional teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to teach ceramic processes.
At least 3 years of consistent and ongoing engagement in creative or professional practice.
Fluency in bridging ceramic histories and contemporary critical discourse, with a commitment to craft traditions.
Demonstrated organizational, communication, and/or leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body from a range of backgrounds and across varying skill levels.
Research and creative practice rooted in functional or utilitarian ceramics.

Nice To Haves

An MFA degree with a focus in ceramics.
5 or more years of teaching at the college level, beyond graduate studies.
At least 5 years of consistent and ongoing engagement in creative or professional practice, with recognition of achievements in the field.
Technical proficiency in the chemistry of clay bodies and glazes.
Clear potential or demonstrated ability to teach courses across 3D Arts.
Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum.
Proven capacity to work collaboratively, with an aptitude for cross-disciplinary and system-wide thinking.
Capacity to connect ceramic practices to broader cultural, social, and environmental concerns.

Responsibilities

Advise undergraduate students at all levels.
Participate in college-wide, department, and professional activities, including review boards and committee assignments.
Contribute to department planning.
Organize annual student exhibitions and publications.
Teach ceramic processes and foster an inclusive learning community across art, craft, and design.