Ceramics and Foundations Assistant Professor

Universities of Wisconsin•Menomonie, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites qualified candidates to apply for the tenure-track position of Ceramics and Foundations Assistant Professor. As full-time faculty, responsibilities will include teaching all levels of ceramics and foundations, professional and academic research in the field of ceramics, university service and student mentorship. The individual hired will be teaching introductory through advanced level ceramics. The candidate will demonstrate ceramic expertise in a broad definition, with the ability to teach wheel-throwing, ceramic sculptural techniques, and mold making. Candidates should also be willing to engage in interdisciplinary or digital processes. Expectations for this position also include studio management and maintenance, collaborative engagement with faculty both in the school and campus-wide, student worker supervision and teaching foundation courses in 3D Design, 2D Design, or drawing as qualified. Students vary from ceramic majors to all levels of art and design students, and other majors taking ceramics as a general education fulfillment. The facilities are equipped with electric kilns, gas reduction kilns, and electric wheels, a slab roller, extruder, glaze room with a spray booth, and an advanced student work area. UW-Stout has an impressive ceramics facility, and the faculty is responsible for this area. These responsibilities include safety inspections, maintenance, electric and gas fueled reduction kiln firing, clay mixing, glaze mixing, ordering supplies, student worker supervision, and the mentoring of the student Ceramics Guild. Primary expectations include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, creative research, and service to the University. Course delivery is in-person and in accordance with NASAD standards. This is a full-time, 9-month academic year position.

Requirements

Have completed MFA in Ceramics
Evidence of potential for teaching excellence
Experience teaching ceramics including creation and glazing at the college level
Experience teaching one or more art foundation classes at the college level
Ceramic studio management experience including glaze and clay mixing, gas and electric kiln operations.
Expertise in two of the following with familiarity with all three: wheel-thrown pottery, sculptural hand building, mold making/slip casting techniques

Nice To Haves

Active creative practice through a record of exhibitions, presentations, or other professional research activities
Ability to utilize new and emerging digital technologies

Responsibilities

Teach introductory through advanced level ceramics
Teach foundations courses, such as 2D Design, 3D Design, or Drawing
Lead Role in Ceramics Studio to include: Safety inspections, Maintenance of electric and gas fueled reduction kiln firing, Clay mixing and glaze mixing, Ordering supplies, Student worker supervision, Mentoring of the student Ceramics Guild
Conduct student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Maintain an active creative practice as a studio artist
Participate in Department, School and/or University committees
Foster a rigorous and inclusive learning environment
Provide support to maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment, and perform other duties as designated by Chair.