The University of Dayton is accepting applications for a tenure track/tenure position in Fine Arts/Ceramics. Deadline for applications: January 5th, 2018.
Find the official posting here: https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/24444The Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Ceramics will:
1) teach 3 courses a term; 2) teach undergraduate ceramics studio courses from introductory through advanced levels including Ceramics I, Ceramics II Wheel-Throwing, Ceramics III, Advanced Investigations in Ceramics and Foundations courses primarily for majors; 3) maintain and manage the Ceramics studio 4) work with the Foundations and Fine Arts area and departmental faculty to provide academic leadership and administrative oversight of ceramics studio and curriculum; 5) maintain a strong professional research agenda 6) provide departmental service 7) advise and mentor students within the major.
The Department of Art and Design offers a BFA in art education, fine arts studio, photography, and graphic design, and a BA in art history and visual arts. We focus on the development of skills and processes, concepts and contexts, critical thinking, and professional applications. We have an outstanding record of student success in all fields within Art and Design. Visit us at: http://artssciences.udayton.edu/artanddesign/.
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The University of Dayton is committed to the recruitment, hiring and promotion of outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. In support of this commitment, the University is pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty. The dual career program serves as a resource and support system and is not intended to take the place of one’s own job search efforts. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Ceramics coursework complete with advanced progress on thesis and nearing completion from an accredited institution.
- Three years of college-level teaching experience in ceramics as instructor of record.
- Record of an emerging scholarly or creative research agenda with an active professional exhibition record.
- Expressed interest in curriculum development.
- Expertise in wheel throwing, hand-building, high and low fire processes, clay and glaze formulations, kiln firing techniques and maintenance, and related safety procedures. * Broad knowledge of the historical development of contemporary issues in the practice of ceramics.
- Conversant with and able to teach both functional and sculptural approaches to ceramics.
- Demonstrated ability to model excellence in teaching, to foster a stimulating classroom environment, and to challenge students in creative ways.
- Demonstrated successful experience maintaining and managing a ceramics facility.
- Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.
- Articulated commitment to working successfully with a diverse, multi-cultural student body.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrate a vision for the future of ceramics education.
- Successful experience developing a ceramics curriculum.
- Research emphasis in wheel-thrown processes.
- Willingness to engage in innovative practices in the teaching of Foundations courses.
- Demonstrated experience in providing a quality education with a student-centered philosophy.
- Demonstrated effective course and classroom management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to socially and/or culturally diverse communities within and/or outside of a university community.
- Experience mentoring and working with students.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Willingness to engage with Catholic and Marianist educational values.
Learn more and find instructions for applying: https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/24444