AssistantAssociate Professor, Ceramics Job at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

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  • Winthrop University
  • Rock Hill, SC

Job Description

Job Description
Winthrop University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Fine Arts specializing in Ceramics. This full-time nine-month tenure-track position is housed in the Department of Fine Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts which also includes the departments of Design Arts Administration Theatre and Dance Music and the Winthrop University Galleries. Winthrop is located in Rock Hill South Carolina approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte North Carolina. The growing Charlotte metropolitan region offers a vibrant arts and cultural community and convenient access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We seek a dynamic forward-thinking artist-educator committed to material exploration technical excellence and contemporary ceramic practices. The successful candidate will bring expertise in both traditional and contemporary approaches to ceramics with the ability to teach a broad range of techniques from functional wheel-thrown vessels to large-scale sculptural forms. The position combines teaching curriculum development studio management and program coordination. The teaching load is three courses per semester (3/3) plus BFA student advising. Teaching responsibilities span all undergraduate levels from foundational ceramics to advanced studio practices including mentorship of senior-level Bachelor of Fine Arts students. As the sole faculty member in ceramics the successful candidate will lead curriculum development and oversee studio facilities equipment maintenance and safe studio operations. Candidates should demonstrate an active nationally or internationally recognized studio practice through regular exhibitions gallery representation or juried shows. At least three years of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Required Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) Degree in related area

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of historical and contemporary ceramic practices and related three-dimensional art and design disciplines. Successful experience teaching ceramics at the undergraduate level. An active and sustained creative and scholarly practice in ceramics demonstrated through exhibitions and other forms of professional engagement. Strong organizational management and communication skills. Experience managing and maintaining safe ceramics facilities including expertise in kiln operation firing processes glaze formulation and studio equipment. Knowledge of best practices in ceramics studio safety including silica exposure prevention material handling ventilation and studio housekeeping. Ability to teach foundational three-dimensional design courses or courses in jewelry and metalsmithing.


Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Full time

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