About The Position
Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s 3D Arts department seeks an accomplished artist and educator for a tenure-track faculty position in ceramics. The successful candidate will have a research and creative practice rooted in functional or utilitarian ceramics and a dynamic pedagogical approach that fosters 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 how craft methodologies intersect with contemporary art practice. The faculty member will advise undergraduate students at all levels and participate in college-wide, department, and professional activities. These include review boards, committee assignments, department planning, and organizing annual student exhibitions and publications. The position is governed by the MSCA bargaining agreement and has a stated work schedule of 37.5 hours.
Requirements
- An MFA or a bachelor's degree.
- A substantial record of achievement (five or more years) and significant competency in ceramics.
- At least three years of professional teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to teach ceramic processes.
- At least three 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 a variety of skill levels.
- Research and creative practice rooted in functional or utilitarian ceramics.
Nice To Haves
- An MFA degree with a focus in ceramics.
- Five or more years of college-level teaching beyond graduate studies.
- At least five 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
- Teach ceramic processes and contribute to an inclusive and vibrant learning community across art, craft, and design.
- Advise undergraduate students at all levels.
- Participate in college-wide, department, and professional activities, including review boards, committee assignments, and department planning.
- Organize annual student exhibitions and publications.
- Bridge ceramic histories and contemporary critical discourse while maintaining a commitment to craft traditions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits are offered to employees of the Commonwealth; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
