Temporary Part-Time (1/2 of Full Time)
Department/Program: FINE ARTS
Subject Area:
FINA 2111 – Ceramic Surface and Decoration
FINA 1111 – Foundation Ceramics
Description of Position:
The
applicant should have an MFA with a major in studio ceramics. The
Surface and Decoration course (FINA 2111) incorporates the use of a wide
range of drawing, painting and printmaking surface treatments and how
they relate to 3-D form in clay. The applicant should have a working
knowledge of slips, transfer printing, underglazes/overglazes and
maiolica painting techniques and glazes at cone 04. Teaching foundation
level ceramics (FINA 1111) requires experience with various handbuilding
techniques and knowledge of wheel throwing as well as a technical
understanding of glaze composition/making and loading and firing kilns.
The applicant should be able to discuss with students historical and
critical ways of thinking about ceramics as it relates to contemporary
issues.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree, demonstrated post-secondary teaching ability
Length of appointment: December 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015
Start Date: December 1, 2014
Salary Range: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Employee Group: LFA
Application Information: To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume.
Deadline: November 7, 2014
Langara College
100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Canada V5Y 2Z6
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