Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor-Ceramics

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 course load, including introductory and intermediate wheel throwing, hand-building, and ceramic sculpture
• Support students in developing material knowledge, technical skill, visual thinking, and rigorous studio practice
• Attend monthly area and School of Art faculty meetings
• Contribute to a student-centered learning environment within a serious fine arts context

Requirements

• Earned MFA in Ceramics or a related field
• Minimum of three years of full-time college-level teaching experience
• Active exhibition record demonstrating ongoing professional engagement
• Ability to lift 50lbs and manipulate sufficient quantities of clay for teaching demonstrations
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contemporary developments in the field, including digital tools, clay printing, and fabrication technologies
• Experience developing inclusive curriculum and programs that facilitate community growth

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university located in the geographic heart of New York State. The School of Art within the College of Visual and Performing Arts offers a vibrant academic environment dedicated to excellence in fine arts education and research.