Ceramics and Foundations Assistant Professor

Position Title

Ceramics and Foundations Assistant Professor

Qualifications

• Completed MFA in Ceramics
• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence
• Experience teaching ceramics including creation and glazing at the college level
• Experience teaching one or more art foundation classes at the college level
• Ceramic studio management experience including glaze and clay mixing, gas and electric kiln operations
• Expertise in two of the following with familiarity with all three: wheel-thrown pottery, sculptural hand building, mold making/slip casting techniques
• Active creative practice through a record of exhibitions, presentations, or other professional research activities
• Ability to utilize new and emerging digital technologies

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory through advanced level ceramics
• Teach foundations courses, such as 2D Design, 3D Design, or Drawing
• Lead Role in Ceramics Studio to include:
• Safety inspections
• Maintenance of electric and gas fueled reduction kiln firing
• Clay mixing and glaze mixing
• Ordering supplies
• Student worker supervision
• Mentoring of the student Ceramics Guild
• Conduct student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning
• Contribute to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff
• Maintain an active creative practice as a studio artist
• Participate in Department, School and/or University committees
• Foster a rigorous and inclusive learning environment
• Provide support to maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment, and perform other duties as designated by Chair

Department Information

The School of Art & Design (SOAD) has over 85 faculty/staff and over 1,300 students, making it the largest public higher education art and design entity in the upper Midwest.

Application Instructions

Applications received by end of day, 6/12/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 6/12/2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Additional Information

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.