Instructor in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Studies

Position Information

Classification Title: Instructor in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional Studies
Working Title: Instructor
Position Number: 991383

Salary: $32,000.00 plus benefits
Work Days And Hours: n/a
FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Date: 10-17-2008
Job Close Date: 05-01-2009
Position Summary: The Department of Visual Arts & Art History at
Florida Atlantic University is accepting applications for the
full-time position of Instructor in Ceramics and Three-Dimensional
Studies.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Ceramics from an accredited
institution by August of 2009. Prior teaching experience, evidence of
high quality creative expression and exhibitions record, and
demonstration of an interest in contemporary art and criticism, is
desirable.

Position Description: Instruction at all levels of ceramics,
emphasizing hand building and ceramic sculpture, within the BA and BFA
degree programs as well as supporting the ceramic focus in the MFA
program in Visual Arts. Teach up to four courses per term primarily in
the area of ceramics but also may include sculpture and foundations,
such as three-dimensional design courses.

Must be capable of working in a wide range of aesthetic, conceptual
and technical aspects of ceramics suitable for a broadly based
teaching context. This includes safely operating, managing and
maintaining a teaching facility that includes electric, wood and gas
kilns and a comprehensive clay and glaze materials inventory. The
position requires knowledge of ceramic history and practice suitable
for teaching in a University context.

Additional responsibilities include assistance with studio management
and equipment maintenance; inventory and ordering of supplies; serve
on appropriate departmental committees; supervision of assigned
graduate assistants; coordinating the ceramic artist workshop/lecture
program; participating in mentorship of graduate students who teach in
the program; supporting student recruitment and advising for
undergraduate and graduate programs.

The first year appointment will commence August 10, 2009 and continue
through May 7, 2010. This with a full-time, non-tenure track position
with three to five year contract renewal. A private office/studio with
phone and internet access, as well as access to facilities/equipment,
and support for most materials will be provided. Preference will be
given to applicants who can contribute to a climate that values and
uses diversity in all its forms to enliven and make more inclusive the
mission of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at
http://jobs.fau.edu/
Application must include:
*letter of application
*curriculum vitae
*maximum of 20 high quality images of your work and 10-15 of your
students' work on CDROM-jpg format [Mac and PC readable] (power
point/slideshow format accepted)
*image checklist
*statement of teaching philosophy and practice
*syllabi for ceramics courses taught
*three letters of referees
*official MFA degree transcript
*one-page research/creative work statement
*SASE if you want materials returned

Send hard copy materials to: Carol Prusa, Chair of the Instructorship
in Ceramics/ Three-Dimensional Design Search, Department of Visual
Arts and Art History, Florida Atlantic University, AH 118, 777 Glades
Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Applications will be accepted up until January 15, 2009.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008. Priority will be
given to those applications. For further information, please contact
Carol Prusa at cprusa@fau.edu

FAU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. A background
check will be required for the candidate selected for this position.
All applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial &
Professional Position Application form available on-line through the
Office of Human Resources.

Position Type: Faculty
Minimum Qualification: Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Ceramics from
an accredited institution by August of 2009. Prior teaching
experience, evidence of high quality creative expression and
exhibitions record, and demonstration of an interest in contemporary
art and criticism, is desirable.
College/Department: Visual Arts and Art History
Campus: Boca Raton