Assistant Professor in Ceramics

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art and Visual Culture in the College of Design at Iowa State University is offering a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Ceramics starting August 16, 2027. Qualified candidates for this studio-based position will bring an in-depth knowledge in ceramics arts, including processes, histories, and related materials and practices. Areas of expertise will include contemporary and traditional techniques embracing sculptural, functional, and installation-based approaches to making. Special attention will be given to candidates who bring an innovative and/or community-engaged approach to ceramic art, along with a critical knowledge of related materials to their teaching and creative work. Candidates with ethical and environmentally responsible approaches to their discipline and teaching are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in the department of Art and Visual Culture and have opportunities to contribute to the interdisciplinary collegiate programs in the College of Design. The position includes working with students from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds and abilities, including graduate students. Pedagogically adaptive and innovative approaches in teaching are expected. The position responsibilities also include scholarship and research in the area of the candidate's expertise; undergraduate and graduate student advising; service on department, college and university committees; and maintenance of the ceramic studio and related equipment. The Department of Art and Visual Culture is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree or equivalent in ceramics or related field

Nice To Haves

Portfolio with evidence of critical approaches to ceramic-based art and craft
Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and/or communities
Demonstrated evidence of professional accomplishment, such as exhibition record, scholarship, and/or community-engaged practice
Knowledge of contemporary and traditional practices in ceramic art and related art and design disciplines
Experience in ethical and environmentally responsible art and design practices
Experience maintaining a ceramics studio and related equipment
Demonstrated ability to teach college-level introductory to advanced ceramics courses

Responsibilities

Teaching in the department of Art and Visual Culture
Contributing to interdisciplinary collegiate programs in the College of Design
Working with students from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds and abilities, including graduate students
Scholarship and research in the area of the candidate's expertise
Undergraduate and graduate student advising
Service on department, college and university committees
Maintenance of the ceramic studio and related equipment