Assistant Professor of Ceramics

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Position Summary:

The Department of Visual Arts & Art History seeks an Assistant Professor to teach and develop courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and perform creative research in Ceramics. The Department envisions Ceramics as a catalyst to innovation and discovery. Research specialization is open, but a focus in any of the following is of particular interest: craft/art/cultural theory, non-traditional or experimental approaches to ceramics, the intersection of ceramics with emergent technologies, materiality, social histories of clay, installation, performance, sustainable approaches for working with ceramic media, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary practices, and social and community-based practices.

The standard teaching load is five courses per year. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and have expertise in both wheel-based vessel and hand-building sculptural techniques and extensive knowledge of the history, theory and practices of the discipline, as well as the broader areas of art. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in clay and glaze science, mold making/casting, atmospheric kiln firing, glaze and surface techniques at the undergraduate and graduate levels are essential, as well as familiarity with digital fabrication equipment, emergent technologies and ways in which these can be integrated into the curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to serve as a member of the graduate faculty with instructional assignments and participation in graduate MFA committees and to participate potentially in the Ph.D. Program in Comparative Studies track in Design, Aesthetics, and the Arts.

The Department of Visual Arts & Art History at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Further information about the Department of Visual Arts & Art History can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/vaah/.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Department Chair and other administrators of the university.
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities per annual assignment.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college, or department on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA in Ceramics or closely related discipline required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two to three years’ teaching experience at the university level (beyond that of a teaching assistant) together with strong studio management skills.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

D. F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters – Department of Visual Arts & Art History

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-01-10

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:
1) Letter of application,
2) Research statement summarizing past achievements and a vision for the future,
3) Statement of Teaching philosophy,
4) Curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three references (please do not request letters directly).
In addition to the materials requested above, which are to be submitted to the on-line application website, please send two PDF files – 1) Teaching portfolio, including up to 20 samples of student work, and 2) Personal creative research portfolio with up to 20 samples – to
[email protected], noting in the e-mail title ‘Ceramics Faculty Search - Portfolio Samples for [name of applicant]’. Please try to reduce the file size, to avoid snarls in file transfer.
Please note that letters of recommendation will be requested by the university only for finalists.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711