Department:
Fine Arts
Location: Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular Term (Fixed Term)
Job Req ID: R104211
Position Description:
The Hite Institute of Art & Design at the University of Louisville is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Ceramics (Term) to join our department starting in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester across all undergraduate and graduate levels. The Assistant Professor of Ceramics (Term) reports to the Chair of the Hite Institute.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An MFA from an accredited institution with a focus on ceramics.
- Expertise in wheel throwing, hand building, and glaze calculation.
- Experience firing gas and electric kilns.
- Studio management experience, including ceramics area ordering and maintenance.
- A robust ceramics practice with a history of exhibitions.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting and to bring ceramics techniques and histories to bear on contemporary social and formal questions across media.
- Experience with mold making, slip casting, and atmospheric firing.
- Experience teaching in a university setting.
The University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and boasts a diverse academic landscape. The Belknap Campus, situated just south of downtown, houses eight of the University's 12 academic schools and colleges. The Health Sciences Center, located downtown, is home to four schools and is the hub for UofL Health. Additionally, the Shelby Campus in eastern Louisville hosts various university centers and the Shelbyhurst office park for business and technology endeavors. UofL, founded in 1798, is recognized as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin May 2,2024 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Portfolio demonstrating creative activities (maximum 20 images)
- Portfolio of student work (maximum 10 images)
- Contact information for three references. References will only be contacted if the applicant advances to the second round.
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.
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