Ceramics Adjunct Faculty

Endicott College

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Visual and Performing Arts at Endicott College is seeking individuals to teach Ceramics I (Two Sections) in the Fall 2026 semester. This in-person lecture course focuses on developing an appreciation for the craft through understanding the basic methods and techniques of designing and creating with clay. Students will explore pinch forming, coil building, and slab forming, engaging in projects to develop creative ideas and experiment with sculptural works, form, and function. The course also covers creating textures and surface treatments, learning clay terminology through critiques, and discussing technical and aesthetic aspects of design, process, and sculptural characteristics. The semester runs from September 1 to December 18, with classes meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM and 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM.

Requirements

M.F.A. in Ceramics or equivalent professional experience required.
Broad knowledge of ceramic processes, with demonstrated interest in both hand-building and wheel throwing.
Ability to manage studio operations, including ordering materials and maintaining the functionality of the ceramic’s studio and kiln room.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods as required.
Experience firing kilns and, on occasion, mixing glazes.

Nice To Haves

Previous higher education teaching experience in Ceramics preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver the course(s) in person in their assigned time blocks.
Abide by Endicott’s academic policies as described in the College’s faculty handbook.
Use the course description and honor the learning outcomes of each course.
Use Canvas as the course’s learning management system.
Meet deadlines for roster verification and submission of grades.
Communicate with the dean or other administrators if issues arise concerning the teaching of specific classes.
Meet with students if they request assistance or need clarification for any course-related matter, if requested.
Provide samples of student work that may be used for assessment purposes.
Use Endicott email when communicating with students outside of class.