Adjunct Faculty in Ceramics

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis Department of Art & Design is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach all levels of Ceramics (ART: 114, 274, 330, 430).

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
  

Qualifications - Adjunct in Ceramics

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics
• Previous university-level teaching experience
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students
• Ability to work collaboratively with the faculty member in charge of the Ceramics studio
• Professional work must reflect a high level of technical ability and an understanding of contemporary issues in the field of Ceramics.

Responsibilities - Adjunct in Ceramics

• Creates a safe and inclusive learning environment for students
• Maintains a healthy and safe studio environment by upholding health and safety protocols
• Teaches wheel-throwing techniques and hand building
• Mixes clay and glazes and is proficient in glazing techniques.
• Ability to lift heavy objects that may exceed 25 lbs.
• Fires gas and electric kilns