job posting : Ceramics 2 Tenure-track Assistant Professor positions for BIPOC

by | Dec 14, 2020 | job posting

University of Manitoba

Location: Manitoba
Date posted: 2020-12-04
Advertised until: 2021-01-04

 

The School of Art at the University of Manitoba invites applications for two (2) full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2021, or as soon thereafter as possible. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This opportunity is open to individuals who self-identify as Indigenous and/or as Black Peoples and/or as members of other racialized groups. Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black, Indigenous, and other racialized faculty in the School of Art, this opportunity is to support the University’s commitment to Employment Equity and has been developed based on the Special Program Provisions of the Manitoba Human Rights Code.

While this call for applications is open, with respect to the artistic practice, we especially welcome applications from those whose creative work is in the areas of Ceramics, Sculpture, and/or Printmaking.

These positions include responsibilities in teaching (undergraduate and graduate), research, and service. We seek candidates with a strong contemporary research program and studio practice, teaching experience, and a record of professional achievement. Candidates must possess a thorough understanding of the contemporary theory and practice of their particular area of creative work, as well as an ability to integrate this expertise into their teaching and research. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to visual culture and teaching, student achievement, community engagement, diversity, and inclusion. The successful applicants must hold an MFA or an equivalent terminal degree in a closely related discipline. Applicants should articulate their ability to establish an active research program, and their ability to promote collaborations within the School, across campus, and in the wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative education community located on the Fort Garry campus at the University of Manitoba, the province’s larges university, with opportunities for collaborative work with colleagues in the School of Art, in the performing arts (Music and Theatre), as well as other disciplines from across this large U15 institution. The School of Art has 16 full-time faculty and over 300 students. The School of Art is located in the ARTlab, an award-winning, state of the art structure, which houses classrooms and studios for drawing, painting, video, print media, photography, graphic design, and digital media, as well as the School of Art Gallery and Soundstage, an experimental multi-media space. Faculty are also provided an office and studio space in the adjoining Taché Hall building. The School of Art offers excellent opportunities for research, collaboration, and teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs. The School of Art offers an MFA in studio practice as well as BFA and BFA honours program in studio practice and art history. For further information, please visit the School of Art website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/schools/art.

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Creating Pathways to Indigenous Achievement is a key priority for the University, as identified in its 2015-2020 Strategic Plan, Taking Our Place. Home to a vibrant Indigenous community, with more than 2,400 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, the U of M has one of the larges Indigenous student populations in the country. Honoured to be chosen as the host of the Nation Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the U of M is dedicated to advancing Indigenous research and scholarship and to becoming a centre of excellence for this work.

The University is located in Winnipeg, the larges city in the province of Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment. The Winnipeg Art Gallery, Plug In ICA, Urban Shaman, aceartinc., and Platform Gallery are among its many exciting gallery venues. The Winnipeg Art Gallery has rich collections of historical and Canadian international art, and a rapidly expanding collection of contemporary Indigenous art; the Inuit Art Centre at the Gallery has the larges collection of modern Inuit art of any public institution in the world. Border Crossings, the Manitoba Museum, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Manitoba Opera, and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre are some of its other cultural institutions. A varied and innovative calendar of cultural festivals with a strong emphasis on the performing arts complements Winnipeg’s rich “brick and mortar” cultural institutions. Winnipeg is also a centre for numerous winter festivals and activities.

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications must include the following materials collated into a single PDF document, via email (noted below):

  • A cover letter describing what you would bring to the position and how you would contribute to the educational community at the School of Art, (one page);
  • Curriculum vitae detailing education, professional background, exhibition history, and teaching record;
  • Statement of teaching philosophy, highlighting areas of expertise (one page maximum);
  • Statement of research interests (one page maximum);
  • Statement of personal understanding of diversity and inclusion, specifically in your pedagogy and artistic practice (one page maximum);
  • Up to 20 images of your work and/or up to 20 minutes of time-based work, up to 10 images of your students’ work, and an image checklist with media description. Images should be presented as a single print-ready PDF file; time-based works should be in a .mov/mp4 file format (or provide link and password to a selection of work viewable online—vimeo, you tube, or any other platform);
  • Names and contact information for three referees (references will be requested for short-listed candidates);
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student feedback, course evaluations etc.);
  • Sample assignments and/or outlines for any courses or workshops taught; and
  • Copies of degrees.

Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2021 or until the positions are filled. Send application materials to:

Dr. Edward Jurkowski, Chair, Search Committee
School of Art, 313 ARTlab
University of Manitoba
180 Dafoe Rd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
[email protected]

job posting: Assistant/Associate Professor of Craft/Material Studies — Specialization in Clay – VCU

by | Oct 20, 2019 | job posting

VCUarts Department of Craft/Material Studies (https://arts.vcu.edu/craft/) seeks a colleague for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor with a specialization in clay. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic teacher, creative colleague, broad thinker and artist who will want to contribute to the progressive spirit of an established material studies program. The faculty member will teach specialized courses in clay that include handbuilding and large-scale construction. An understanding of and the ability to incorporate both analogue and digital practices in teaching and research methods is preferred. Our new colleague will be well versed in material knowledge and object-based practices and will offer students a framework through which important critical theories and historical craft knowledge can be emphasized and studied. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical projects and coursework that support an inclusive, diverse, and accessible experience for all students. Additional interdisciplinary opportunities are available for an engaged colleague, including advanced studios, foundations, and graduate seminars.

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Position Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University operates on a semester system and the teaching load for this position will be five (5) courses a year. Courses will range from undergraduate to graduate level, including graduate committee service across the disciplines of the department. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of the fields of craft and fine art in order to teach both undergraduate and graduate seminars with rotational topics.

The faculty member must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment and will have experience in developing or the potential to develop initiatives, mentoring, and teaching that makes a meaningful art education accessible to underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.

Our colleague will demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience and integrate multicultural approaches and perspectives into instructional methods and research tools.

The preferred candidate will have an active professional career and demonstrate a commitment to or potential for involvement in professional national or international organizations and bodies. The faculty member’s creative and research activity should make a significant contribution to a body of knowledge within an expanded definition of the discipline of craft, fine arts and ceramics as well as reflect a high standard of quality. Creative activities should be related to the program’s wider curriculum, be consistent with and support the broader mission and initiatives of the department, School, and University, and exhibit potential for or evidence of securing external funding for scholarship or creative expression.

As a member of a community-oriented, tight-knit department and School, the faculty member will provide service, including coordination of student activities and student exhibitions; serving on School/University committees; participating in open houses, portfolio reviews, and attending exhibition openings; and contributing to recruitment efforts for the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The faculty member will mentor student artists; supervise graduate students; and foster collaborative curriculum and research across the arts and broader campus.

Required Qualifications

  • MFA or equivalent professional experience and training that equates to an MFA;
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU;
  • Active artistic practice and reputation in the field;
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in studio critique and teaching beyond graduate school;
  • The faculty member will be required to have a well-established creative research agenda, and/or clear potential for external funding, as appropriate, and potential for scholarship or creative expression that complements and expands existing expertise in the department and School;
  • Proficiency with both Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong foundation in contemporary critical discourse;
  • Fluency in area of specialization, craft, and contemporary art;
  • Demonstrated ability to attract high-caliber graduate students;
  • Commitment to collaborative research and curriculum development in the arts;
  • Record of community-engaged teaching or extra-curricular activities.

Please see full post at https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/94283 for more details

job posting: Hood College – Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramics/Director of Ceramic Arts Graduate Program

by | Jun 23, 2019 | job posting

Description

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair of Art and Archaeology, the full-time, (one year with possibility of renewal), Visiting Assistant Professor of Ceramic Arts is responsible for teaching 18 credits per year in Ceramic Arts, and directing the Graduate Program in Ceramic Arts, including but not limited to foundation courses such as handbuilding and wheel, advanced and graduate classes. As Program Director, the successful candidate will also oversee graduate students working toward a certificate, M.A., or M.F.A. in Ceramic Arts, as well as assume responsibility for scheduling courses, graduate student exhibitions, program assessment, and coordination with the program’s Advisory Council.

Education and/or Experience

Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramic Arts required; a minimum of three years’ teaching experience within the context of an academically rigorous liberal arts institution and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Knowledge of the contemporary art scene, and an established record of professional exhibitions and/or published work preferred; knowledge of and ability to integrate computer/digital technology in the classroom. A strong service record and experience with committee and administrative duties. The applicant should have a wide range of experience in different types of art-based work outside of academia, including individual and team based work with artists, as well as experience with collectors and curators. Experience overseeing equipment maintenance and supplies, experience and knowledge of firing and problem-solving relating to kilns preferred.

See full position posting and listing of job duties here: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOO1003HOODC/JobBoard/58a51caa-edd5-4489-a43e-478413a6c821/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=11ae1914-4641-438f-a499-c2e491328d59

job posting: Ceramics Assistant Professor @ Anne Arundel Community College

by | Jan 8, 2019 | job posting

Instructor/Assistant Professor, Visual Arts (Ceramics)
12/07/2018
01/30/2019
The Visual Arts Department at Anne Arundel Community College is seeking applicants for a full-time professor of ceramics, beginning in Fall 2019. Successful applicants will be able to teach beginning through advanced levels of ceramics as well foundational courses, such as 3D design. Candidates with expertise in the areas of hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing and oxidation and reduction firing are encouraged to apply. Additional responsibilities include all aspects of managing an active ceramics studio, including supervision of studio technicians and work-study aids, managing a budget, mentoring part time faculty, and oversight of safety protocols. Experience teaching college level courses while maintaining an active studio practice and a strong exhibition record is required.
Full details can be found HERE.