The School of Art at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Cermics Area. We seek applicants who are engaged in contemporary art practice and discourse with a focus on working with ceramic media and processes, and who are committed to the project of fostering excellence in learning in the arts in a public university context. The Ceramics Area at CSULB is home to both the Ceramic Arts Program and the Center for Contemporary Ceramics (CCC).
Required Qualifications:
- M.F.A. in Ceramics, Art, or other relevant discipline; or record of substantial creative/professional achievement or relevant discipline/field. Degree at time of application or official notification of the completion of the degree by August 1, 2024.
- Substantial creative/professional achievement as demonstrated by portfolio of work and C.V.
- Demonstrated awareness of diverse traditions, histories, discourses, and practice in ceramics and the broader field of contemporary art, and ability to incorporate this awareness into inclusive instruction and curriculum
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population
- Active creative/professional practice as demonstrated by portfolio of work and C.V.
- Demonstrated commitment to focusing on working with ceramic media and processes within an intersectional contemporary art practice and related discourse as demonstrated by portfolio of work and C.V.
- Evidence of potential for serving the creative and learning needs of discipline specific Ceramics BFA and MFA students and non-discipline-specific BA Studio Art students
- Evidence of potential for effective teaching at the college level
- Demonstrated Knowledge and experience in wheel-thrown and wheel-based ceramic techniques, hand-building/sculpture techniques, ceramic glazing and surface finishing/decorating techniques, and firing theory and methodology
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin October 24, 2023. Position open until filled (or recruitment cancelled).
For more information or to apply: https://csucareers.calstate.edu/detail.aspx?pid=109729