Assistant Professor of Ceramics

Utah State University • Logan, UT

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About The Position

The Department of Art and Design at Utah State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Ceramics. The department seeks a ceramic artist-educator with in-depth technical skills, a strong record of creative practice, and comprehensive knowledge of ceramic history. Candidates should be grounded in traditional practice while engaging with contemporary approaches. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the ceramics program, teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and help oversee, operate, and strategically develop ceramic facilities.

The teaching load includes ceramics courses from introductory through graduate levels and cross-disciplinary courses as appropriate to departmental needs. The role also includes student advising, mentoring student projects and grants, participation in annual BFA ceramic student portfolio reviews, and service on department, college, and university committees. The position requires an active studio practice demonstrated through professional experience and a regional or national exhibition record.

The Ceramics area includes approximately 15,000 square feet of indoor facilities with seven gas kilns and seven electric kilns, as well as a separate, covered 2,500-square-foot outdoor kiln area with eight atmospheric kilns. The facilities include clay-processing and forming equipment, casting and finishing areas, and resources for woodfire research.

Requirements

• MFA in ceramics.
• Two years of university-level teaching experience or equivalent teaching experience.
• Evidence of a successful and ongoing record of research or creative endeavors.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Thorough applied knowledge of ceramic processes, including throwing, hand building, moldmaking, glaze formulation, kiln design, kiln construction, and kiln management.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to assist with undergraduate and graduate student recruitment.
• Ability to teach material culture and the history of ceramics.
• Ability to teach 3-D courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach ceramics courses at introductory through graduate levels.
• Teach cross-disciplinary courses as appropriate to the needs of the area and department.
• Apply thorough knowledge of ceramic processes, including throwing, hand building, moldmaking, glaze formulation, kiln design, kiln construction, and kiln management.
• Participate in the annual portfolio review of BFA ceramic students.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student projects and grants.
• Advise students.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Maintain an active studio practice, demonstrated by professional experience and a regional or national exhibition record.
• Contribute to the oversight, operation, and strategic development of ceramic facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Dual Career Assistance Program for partners seeking employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level