Ceramics Adjunct Faculty

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The School of Visual and Performing Arts is currently seeking individuals to teach the following course in the Fall 2026 semester, with classes starting on September 1 and ending on December 18:

• Ceramics I (Two Sections)

The in-person lecture course meets on the following days and times:

• Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
• Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 PM -1:50 PM

Catalog Description

An appreciation of the craft is developed through an understanding of the basic methods and techniques of designing and creating with clay as a medium. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

Course Description

This course covers the three primary hand-building methods of pinch forming, coil building, and slab forming. Students engage in various projects to develop and express their creative ideas in clay, experimenting with sculptural works and concepts of form and function. The course includes creating textures and surface treatments. Students learn clay terminology through group and individual critiques and discuss technical and aesthetic aspects of design, process, and sculptural characteristics.

Instructors are expected to:

• Deliver the course(s) in person in their assigned time blocks.
• Abide by Endicott’s academic policies as described in the College’s faculty handbook.
• Use the course description and honor the learning outcomes of each course.
• Use Canvas as the course’s learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for roster verification and submission of grades.
• Communicate with the dean or other administrators if issues arise concerning the teaching of specific classes.
• Meet with students if they request assistance or need clarification for any course-related matter, if requested.
• Provide samples of student work that may be used for assessment purposes.
• Use Endicott email when communicating with students outside of class.

Qualifications:

• M.F.A. in Ceramics or equivalent professional experience required.
• Previous higher education teaching experience in Ceramics preferred.
• Broad knowledge of ceramic processes, with demonstrated interest in both hand-building and wheel throwing.
• Ability to manage studio operations, including ordering materials and maintaining the functionality of the ceramic’s studio and kiln room.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods as required.
• Experience firing kilns and, on occasion, mixing glazes.

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $4,700 per course. This range reflects base pay only and does not include other potential compensation or benefits.