Adjunct Faculty, Ceramics

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General purpose: The Ceramics program seeks an innovative artist engaged in ceramics and  committed to inclusive pedagogy, able to teach introductory-intermediate facets of ceramics  design and production. 

Summary of Essential Functions: Instructor will teach undergraduate courses. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement a 16-week syllabus in clay-working techniques as applied to  sculptural works 

• Teach technical processes 

• Work with students on conceptual development 

• Prepare and deliver lectures, demonstrations and reading discussions as relevant 

• Develop 3-4 assignments that integrate learning outcomes assessed utilizing group  critiques 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required ability to teach intermediate to advanced technical  processes in the field of ceramic arts. 

Required Qualifications: 

• MFA Degree or equivalent 

• A strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio work and  exhibition activity 

• Experience teaching at a collegiate level 

• Proficiency in a broad range of ceramic techniques and processes 

Reporting to this position: None 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Satisfactory background check results 

Salary Range: 

• $4,515.00 - $7,656.00 (commensurate with experience) 

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally  required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or  controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must  occasionally li[ up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include  close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the  ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position) 

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to  weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is  usually moderate to high. 

• Required training: Exhibitions Department Installation Guide and Policy handbook,  MICA Handbook Orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans  & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added,  SEE: EHS Manager training schedule) Ceramics Department Studio Safety Manual.

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