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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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