Temporary Faculty Art - Ceramics
Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 “high research” university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 106 nations. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers a dynamic, hands-on learning environment across its Statesboro, Armstrong (Savannah), and Liberty (Hinesville) campuses.
About the Role
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions to support undergraduate programs in Ceramics for the 2026-2027 academic year. These positions are on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis.
Responsibilities
- Teach ceramics at all levels, providing students with foundational to intermediate knowledge of clay, including hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, and surface decoration.
- Operate electric and gas kilns, including loading, unloading, and firing.
- Mix and reclaim clay, and mix glazes.
- Ensure the ceramics studio runs smoothly and safely, including coordinating studio and equipment clean-up and maintenance with students and faculty.
- Teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) as assigned, based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Requirements
- Master of Fine Arts degree in Art or a related subject with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art or Ceramics.
- Classroom instruction experience in higher education.
Skills
- Engaging customer service and ability to support diverse university constituencies.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google applications, and other position-specific software.
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills.
- Adherence to university policies and procedures to meet institutional goals and support the university’s mission for student success.
For questions about this faculty opening, contact Interim Department Chair, Elsie Howington, at elsiehill@georgiasouthern.edu.