job posting- Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position: Ceramic Art – Alfred University


The School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at
Alfred University, is seeking candidates for a tenure track faculty
position, at the assistant professor rank, whose practice integrates
with the expanding field of ceramic design.

The Division of
Ceramic Art, within the School of Art and Design at Alfred University,
has a distinguished history as a premier institution for education in
the arts and fosters a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary environment for
research and practice. The Division of Ceramic Art is comprised of six
full time faculty, a teaching fellowship, a rotating international
chair, and three full time technicians. The scope of the Division of
Ceramic Art is wide-ranging, embracing history and innovation, tradition
and emerging forms of visual art. The material intensive curriculum
develops skill and intellect through theory, technological research, and
creative practice. Undergraduate and graduate programs are strongly
intertwined. In our two-year MFA program, graduate students navigate
wide-ranging practices in the visual arts. More information about the
program can be viewed at: www.alfredceramics.com.

The
Division of Ceramic Art seeks a dynamic artist who will participate in
shaping the future of ceramic art and design at Alfred. The successful
candidate will have an active exhibition record and growing prominence
in their field. We are seeking applicants immersed in one or any
combination of the genres: ceramic design, design for industry, digital
design, architectural ceramics or forms at the intersection of these.
While the applicant’s relationship to material specificity or plurality
may be open and variable, interested candidates should possess a strong
background in ceramic methodology, with an ability to address
contemporary practice across genres. Additionally, we encourage
applications from studio artists and/or designer-makers with any of the
following competencies or interests: craft/art/cultural theory; glaze
chemistry/material science; digital methodologies/technologies. The
position includes program conceptualizing and building. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is expected. We
invite applicants from across the globe.

Qualifications
Minimum
qualifications include an M.F.A. in studio art or design or its
equivalent, an active professional creative practice including a record
of exhibitions and projects beyond the local and regional level. Three
years previous college-level teaching experience or equivalent is
preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Alfred University
The
School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member
of NASAD, with 34 full-time faculty serving approximately 500 students.
The School is unique among institutions of higher education with an open
curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art,
design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an
intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design
students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s community of
2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes
the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of Engineering, and
Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research
in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy
exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design.

Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Application Process
Email
your letter of interest, CV, artist statement, teaching philosophy, 20
labeled images of personal work and labeled images of student work, in
addition to contact information for three references (address, phone
number, and email) as one PDF document to [email protected].

For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Professor Walter McConnell at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2016 and remain open until the position is filled.

www.alfredceramics.com/assistant-professor-teaching-position.html

Online Courses with Matt Katz (a better way to spend your summer!)

The course is
a 5 week, intensive, online class, and it basically the same course that Matt Katz
teaches to Graduate and Undergraduate students at Alfred.
It is
available to everyone, and is offered for transferable credits for
undergraduate students.
The course
will be offered and twice this summer May-16th-June 24th and June 27th-August
5th.
The class is
presented as a series of videos, that are posted Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays. You can watch them at your leisure. The only restriction is that once
a week we have a live discussion on the three previous video, so If you are
behind, you may miss out on part of the discussion.  After the class is done, you should have
access to the videos for another 4-6 weeks to go back and re-explore.
Additionally, we will have readings and optional labs.
As far as the
nitty gritty you can find all that here
and here
The cost is
$1320, to sign up, you can contact the registrar’s office [email protected]
or 607-871-2123
Additionally,
this summer we will be offering our classes:
Topics:
Introduction to Glazes Online
.
This
is our introductory class, teaching the science of glazes, translated into
English for the artist’s community. It is the much beloved, gold standard
course for understanding glazes for makers of all levels of experience.
This class is going to be offered twice this
summer, from May-16th-June 24th and again from June 27th-August
5th.

Topics: Introduction to Clays
Online.

This is the sister course to Glazes, where
in, we dive into what makes clays work and not work. Studying how to make the
most of your studio, clays and firings.
This class is also going to be offered twice
this summer, from May-16th-June 24th and again from June
27th-August 5th.
**Brand new
course** Topics: Glaze Effects and Color
(aka Glazes II)
This is our advanced glaze course, where we
dive deep into the science of what makes glazes cool. Exploring the subtleties,
tips and tricks of glaze chemistry.
This class is also going to be offered once this summer, from June 27th-August
5th.
The
cost of each full course is $1320 which is structured to offer 4 academic
credits.
To
sign up, you can contact the registrar’s office [email protected] or 607-871-2123
 
Instructor: Matt Katz is the creator and
instructor for Introduction to Glaze Formulation Online. Matt has taught
ceramic material courses at The School of Art and Design at Alfred
University for over 12 years. He received a BFA from The School of Art
and Design and a MFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Matt’s
extensive study at the Inamori School of Engineering and engagement as a
studio artist have enabled him to design a new version of glaze
formulation that combines the intuition of the artist with the science
of the ceramic engineer. Katz strives to make a complex subject
understandable for individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels.




job posting: 3 opportunities @ Alfred University

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position: Ceramic Art

The School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at
Alfred University is seeking candidates for a tenure track faculty
position in the Division of Ceramic Art at the assistant professor rank
with an emphasis in functional pottery, vessel, and design.

The Division of Ceramic Art, within the School of Art and Design at
Alfred University, has a distinguished history as a premier institution
for education in the arts and fosters a comprehensive,
multi-disciplinary environment for research and practice. The Division
of Ceramic Art is comprised of six full time faculty, a teaching
fellowship, a rotating international chair, and three full time
technicians. The scope of the Division of Ceramic Art is wide-ranging,
embracing history and innovation, tradition and emerging forms of visual
art. The material intensive curriculum develops skill and intellect
through theory, technological research and creative practice.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are strongly intertwined. In our
two-year MFA program, graduate students navigate wide-ranging practices
in the visual arts. More information about the program can be viewed at:
www.alfredceramics.com.

The Division of Ceramic Art seeks a dynamic artist who will
participate in shaping the future of ceramic art at Alfred. The
successful candidate will have an active exhibition record and growing
prominence in the field; three years teaching experience or equivalent
preferred; salary will be commensurate with experience. We are seeking
applicants immersed in one or any combination of the genres: functional
pottery, ceramic vessel, design, industrial design, or forms at the
intersection of all these. While the applicant’s relationship to
material specificity or plurality may be open and variable, interested
candidates should possess a strong background in ceramic methodology,
with an ability to speak to contemporary practice across genres.
Additionally, we encourage applications from studio artists with any of
the following competencies or interests: craft/art/cultural theory;
glaze chemistry/material science; digital methodologies/technologies;
program conceptualizing and building. A strong commitment to
undergraduate and graduate education is expected. We invite applicants
from across the globe.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include an M.F.A. in studio art or design or
its equivalent, an active professional creative practice including a
record of exhibitions and projects beyond the local and regional level.
Three years previous college-level teaching experience is preferred.

Alfred University

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited
member of NASAD, with 35 full-time faculty serving more than 500
students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education
with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in
studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike
thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of
Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s
community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics
(NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of
Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to
advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and
creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art
and Design.

Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Application Process

Email your letter of interest, CV, artist statement, teaching
philosophy, 20 labeled images of examples of personal work and 20
labeled images of examples of student work in addition to contact
information for three references (address, phone number, and email) as
one PDF document to Ms. Shelly Grant ([email protected]) or on a CD via mail to:

Ceramics A Search
School of Art and Design
NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University
2 Pine Street
Alfred, NY 14802

For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Professor Linda Sikora at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014 and remain open until the position is filled.

Associate/Full Professor, Tenure Track Position: Ceramic Art

The School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at
Alfred University is seeking candidates for a tenure track faculty
position in the Division of Ceramic Art at the rank of associate or full
professor with an emphasis in sculpture/ceramic sculpture.

The Division of Ceramic Art, within the School of Art and Design at
Alfred University, has a distinguished history as a premier institution
for education in the arts and fosters a comprehensive,
multi-disciplinary environment for research and practice. The Division
of Ceramic Art is comprised of six full time faculty, a teaching
fellowship, a rotating international chair, and three full time
technicians. The scope of the Division of Ceramic Art is wide-ranging,
embracing history and innovation, tradition and emerging forms of visual
art. The material intensive curriculum develops skill and intellect
through theory, technological research and creative practice.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are strongly intertwined. In our
two-year MFA program, graduate students navigate wide-ranging practices
in the visual arts. More information about the program can be viewed at:
www.alfredceramics.com.

The Division of Ceramic Art seeks a dynamic, mid-career artist who
will participate in shaping the future of ceramic art at Alfred. The
successful candidate will have an active exhibition record and
established recognition in the field; three to five years teaching
experience or equivalent is required; salary will be commensurate with
experience. We are seeking applicants immersed in one or any combination
of genres; ceramic sculpture, sculpture and/or installation, design,
performance, or forms at the intersection of all these. While the
applicant’s relationship to material specificity or plurality may be
open and variable, interested candidates should possess a strong
background in ceramic methodology with an ability to speak to
contemporary practice across genres. Additionally, we encourage
applications from studio artists with any of the following competencies
or interests: craft/art/cultural theory; glaze chemistry/material
science; digital methodologies/technologies; program conceptualizing and
building. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
is expected. We invite applicants from across the globe.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include an M.F.A. in studio art or design or
its equivalent, an active professional creative practice including a
record of exhibitions and projects beyond the local and regional level.
Three or more years previous college-level teaching experience is
required.

Alfred University

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited
member of NASAD, with 35 full-time faculty serving more than 500
students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education
with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in
studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike
thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of
Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s
community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics
(NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of
Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to
advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and
creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art
and Design.

Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Application Process

Email your letter of interest, CV, artist statement, teaching
philosophy, 20 labeled images of examples of personal work and 20
labeled images of examples of student work in addition to contact
information for three references (address, phone number, and email) as
one PDF document to Ms. Shelly Grant ([email protected]) or on a CD via mail to:

Ceramics B Search
School of Art and Design
NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University
2 Pine Street
Alfred, NY 14802

For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Professor Walter McConnell at [email protected]

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014 and remain open until the position is filled.

Artist/Ceramics: The Robert Chapman Turner Teaching Fellow in Ceramic Art

The School of Art and Design in the New York State College of
Ceramics at Alfred University is seeking candidates for The Robert
Chapman Turner Teaching Fellow in Ceramic Art. The Turner Teaching
Fellow will be an emerging artist with an MFA or equivalent degree.
Broad-based knowledge of contemporary art is expected. Prior teaching
experience is welcome. The fellowship is non-tenure track and renewable
up to three years. The fellowship is $35,000 per year, plus a stipend up
to $3,000 per year for professional development.  A studio space will
be provided with full access to ceramic facilities.

Established in honor of Robert Chapman Turner, distinguished
Professor Emeritus at Alfred, the Turner Teaching Fellowship is a
full-time faculty position within the Division of Ceramic Art. All
ceramic genres are eligible for consideration. Teaching responsibilities
will consist of classes at the undergraduate level. The candidate’s
area of expertise will factor into the teaching assignments.

The Division of Ceramic Art within the School of Art and Design at
Alfred University has a distinguished history as a premier institution
for education in the arts and fosters a comprehensive,
multi-disciplinary environment for research and practice. The Division
of Ceramic Art is comprised of six full-time faculty, a teaching
fellowship, a rotating international chair, and three full time
technicians. The scope of the Division of Ceramic Art is wide-ranging,
embracing history and innovation, tradition and emerging forms of visual
art. The material intensive curriculum develops skill and intellect
through theory, technological research and creative practice.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are strongly intertwined. In our
two-year MFA program graduate students navigate wide-ranging practices
in the visual arts. More information about the program can be viewed at:
www.alfredceramics.com.

Qualifications

Required: MFA or equivalent degree; emerging record of
scholarly/creative productivity appropriate to teaching at the college
level; ability to work collaboratively within the department, the
school, the university, and the community; to communicate with and
mentor students on all levels. Preferred: Experience teaching and
advising students.

Alfred University

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited
member of NASAD, with 35 full-time faculty serving more than 500
students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education
with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in
studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike
thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of
Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s
community of 2,000 students. The New York State College of Ceramics
(NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of
Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to
advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and
creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art
and Design.

Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

Application Process

Email your letter of interest, CV, artist statement, teaching
philosophy, 20 labeled images of examples of personal work and 20
labeled images of examples of student work in addition to contact
information for three references (address, phone number, and email) as
one PDF document to Ms. Shelly Grant ([email protected]) or on a CD via mail to:

Turner Teaching Fellow Search
School of Art and Design
NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University
2 Pine Street
Alfred, NY 14802

For further information about the position, contact Search Chair, Professor Anne Currier at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2014 and remain open until the position is filled.