Ceramic Professor and Studio Artist

We are seeking a highly skilled Ceramic Professor and Studio Artist to join our team at the College for Creative Studies (CCS). This is a full-time faculty position in the Studio Art and Craft department with an emphasis on Ceramic Arts.

About CCS:

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor's and Master's degrees. CCS fosters students' resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society.

About the Position:

This is a full-time faculty position that includes teaching three courses per semester, maintaining a superior pedagogy in ceramics, and contributing to curriculum development. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two-three years of teaching experience in higher education and an MFA in Ceramics. Experience teaching upper-level multi-disciplinary critique-based courses and collaborative teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Teach three courses per semester, including introductory and advanced ceramics classes
• Maintain a superior pedagogy in ceramics, adhering to current standards and professional practice
• Contribute to curriculum development, working closely with the Department Chair and Director of CE
• Search, hire, and evaluate adjunct faculty as needed in the Ceramics area
• Oversight and maintenance of all Ceramics classrooms and equipment
• Management of inventory and purchase of materials and supplies

Qualifications:

• MFA in Ceramics with a minimum of two-three years of teaching experience in higher education
• Experience teaching upper-level multi-disciplinary critique-based courses and collaborative teaching is a plus
• Demonstrated active studio practice with an accomplished exhibition and/or design record
• Ability to mentor and work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary art, theory, and practice
• Dedication to and understanding of DEI as the basis of pedagogy, mentoring, collegiality, and community

Salary and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to competitive salary and benefits, CCS offers a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan and paid time off.