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  • Assistant Professor of Ceramics
    Department of Art
    The University of South Dakota

    Job Title: Assistant Professor in Ceramics (Tenure Track) 
    Department: Department of Art 
    Institution: University of South Dakota 
    Program: Nationally Recognized BFA/MFA Art Program 
    Appointment: Full-time, 9-month academic year 
    Start Date: August 2025 


    Position Description: 


    The University of South Dakota is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ceramics for a nine-month appointment beginning in August 2025. This position involves teaching ceramics at both undergraduate and graduate levels within a dynamic BFA/MFA Art program. The candidate will engage in research, teaching, and service activities according to the guidelines of the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR). 


    Responsibilities:  



    • Teaching 18 contact hours per semester  



    • Teaching foundational through advanced courses in ceramics including studio, seminar, and lecture formats.  



    • Teaching critical thinking, problem solving, contemporary theory, and emerging concepts in ceramics.  



    • Advising and mentoring students, contributing to student recruitment and retention.  



    • Actively participating in department, college, and university committees and activities.  



    • Pursue a current creative scholarship/research agenda in ceramics and remain actively engaged in the professional art field.  



    • Operation and upkeep of ceramic studio equipment, including gas, electric, and wood-fired kilns, pottery wheels, clay mixers, and related tools, with responsibilities also encompassing maintaining supplies and scheduling student assistants in the ceramic studio. 



    • Ability to contribute to a vibrant departmental visiting artist program. 



    • Working with diverse students, faculty, and staff.  


    Required Qualifications:                



    • MFA in ceramics or a closely related field. 



    • Experience in multiple ceramic processes; including but not limited to hand-building, wheel-throwing, mold-making/slip-casting, historical and contemporary techniques, and new-media applications. 



    • Knowledge of glaze chemistry, kiln firing procedures, and ceramic equipment. 



    • Established exhibition and/or scholarly record. 



    • Ability to teach critical thinking, problem-solving, contemporary theory, and emerging concepts in ceramics. 



    • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of ceramics studio. 



    • Effective written and verbal communication skills. 



    • Strong interpersonal skills. 


    Preferred Qualifications:                                                                



    • University-level teaching experience with three years of college-level teaching experience preferred but not required. 



    • Ability to maintain a vibrant visiting artist program in ceramics. 



    • Evidence of community building within and outside of the department.   



    • Commitment to building a strong ceramics program and establishing an MFA Ceramics program. 



    • Work collaboratively with other disciplines. 



    • Evidence of grant writing.  


    Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor; $48,000 - $53,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience; Full standard benefits package 


    Application Process: 


    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with full consideration given to completed applications received by January 3, 2025. 


    Applicants are required to apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/41247 and should include: 



    • Letter of application 



    • Curriculum vitae 



    • 20 labeled digital images of personal work 



    • Artist website URL and/or social media presence 



    • 20 labeled digital images of student work 



    • One representative course syllabus 



    • Teaching philosophy 



    • Artist statement 



    • Contact information for three professional references 


    Items that cannot be transferred digitally should be sent to:  


    Danielle Heeren, Office of the Dean 
    Ceramic Search Committee 
    College of Fine Arts 
    The University of South Dakota 
    414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 


    Questions: Danielle.Heeren@usd.edu


 


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