Hybrid Ceramics Adjunct Instructor and Technical Supervisor (Adjunct Salaried) presso Grand Valley State University

The Ceramics Adjunct Instructor and Technical Supervisor will oversee facilities, budget, and safety in a dynamic Ceramics program servicing art majors and non-art majors. Additionally, they will teach a 3-credit, introductory course in Ceramics every semester (with an additional stipend). This is a half-time position, expected to work 20 hours per week.

Primary Duties:

• Teach a college introduction-level class in Ceramics.
• Capable of performing all duties required to maintain/manage the following: gas and electric kilns, pottery wheels, clay and glaze making equipment and materials, studio supplies, inventory, and studio order and cleanliness.
• Assist ceramics emphasis students.
• The ceramic program is looking for a person who is motivated toward evolving their ceramic work, as well as gaining experience as a university ceramics studio technical supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BFA in Ceramics
• Ability and knowledge to teach an intro-level class in Ceramics.
• Maintain/manage all aspects of a well-equipped university ceramic studio facility.
• Basic welding and woodworking skills.
• Solid understanding of clay mixing and glaze calculation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• MFA in Ceramics & Teaching Experience, including TA level

Salary / Benefits: Starting at $22,880 per year, commensurate with experience. The teaching portion starting salary is $1,000 per contact hour per semester of teaching, commensurate with experience. There are no additional benefits associated with this position.

Working Conditions: The current Ceramics facilities include ample workspace for group and individual projects, as well as individual studios for BFA majors. The studios provide a complete array of resources for students, including clay production and slip casting equipment, throwing wheels, and materials for glaze preparation, as well as gas, electric, and raku kilns. The facility includes a hand-building area, a wheel-throwing area, a clay mixing room, a glaze lab, a kiln room, a computer and periodical room, and storage facilities.

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Vinicius Lima, [email protected]. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Considerations of applications will begin immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.