NTT Faculty - Assistant Professor of Practice (Glass and 3D Foundation)

Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

9h

About The Position

The School of Art and Design invites applications for a 75% FTE, non-tenure-track, part-time term appointment in Glass and 3D Foundation, beginning January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach intermediate- to advanced-level glass courses and a three-dimensional Foundation course (AD 100B, University Core Curriculum), while supporting the operation, maintenance, and development of the glass studio facilities. An office, studio space, and adequate personal blowing time will be provided. The position is represented by the SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA.

The workload includes 50% glass studio responsibilities (25% teaching and 25% technical studio facility maintenance) and 25% Foundation course teaching. The Foundation course workload includes teaching and developing curriculum that remains relevant to a wide range of majors and integrates art and design history, technology, and interdisciplinary connections. The position reports to the director of the School of Art and Design for Foundation course responsibilities and to the head of the Glass program for glass-related responsibilities. Ongoing creative activity, research, and professional activities as an extension of teaching are encouraged.

Requirements

• MFA in Glass required at the time of application.
• Proficiency in maintaining glass studio equipment, including hot-glass and kiln-worked glass.
• Proficiency in organizing a glass studio facility and its activities.
• Ability to teach a variety of hot- and kiln-worked glass techniques and concepts at the college level.
• Sufficient knowledge to teach a three-dimensional Foundation course.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to personal research or creative activity.

Nice To Haves

• Additional undergraduate or graduate degrees in other three-dimensional studio art areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach an intermediate- to advanced-level glass course each semester.
• Teach a three-dimensional Foundation course (AD 100B, University Core Curriculum) each semester.
• Develop Foundation course curriculum and keep it relevant to a wide range of majors, integrating art and design history, technology, and interdisciplinary connections.
• Maintain, repair, build, organize, and monitor glass studio facilities, with support from graduate assistants.
• Maintain studio operations and safety protocols and oversee equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Conduct public glassblowing demonstrations.
• Maintain, schedule, and operate the portable glassblowing system.

What This Job Offers

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