The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ceramics, beginning fall semester 2019. An MFA or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate is a practicing artist who is dedicated to teaching undergraduate and graduate ceramics and is well versed in the practice and theory of traditional and contemporary methodologies in ceramics. Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of approaches to working in ceramics is required and experience with contemporary technologies related to ceramics such as 3-D modeling and printing is desirable. Candidates must be active in the production and exhibition of work in the area of ceramics and must show a dynamic engagement in contemporary fine art discourse and practice.
Expected Starting Date: 08/16/2019
An MFA or equivalent is required.
At least two years of post-graduate teaching experience is required.
• Teach all levels of ceramics, beginning to graduate
• Establish an active program of personal research and exhibitions
• Run the day-to-day operations and administration of ceramics facilities
• Participate in student advising and service in the department, college, and university, and maintain a practice of responsible academic citizenship
• Serve as advisor to ceramics club
• Work with community constituencies and local arts organizations
Application Instructions:
Step 1 – Candidates for this position must visit The University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to initiate an application and upload materials.
Step 2 – In addition, applicants should email the following directly to: holly@ua.edu
One PDF which includes the following:
1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae/resumé
3. Teaching philosophy that addresses both your personal teaching approaches to the ceramic arts, as well as reflects what you feel is important for a ceramics program
4. Contact information for three professional references
5. Two sample syllabi, if available: (1) introductory ceramics course and (1) upper-level course of your choice
6. 20 examples of professional work, please include size, date, and media
7. 20 examples of student work
8. Links to pertinent websites are also welcome, but should be included in addition to above
9. Web-links to examples of time-based media can also be included.
PDFs should not exceed 15 MB
Only fully completed applications will be reviewed.
For more information and a detailed list of position responsibilities, please contact Professor Bryce Speed at bryce.speed@ua.edu. Review of applications will begin January 7, 2019 and continue until position is filled.
Link to position listing: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/44247