Instructor Studio Art; Ceramics

Position: Instructor Studio Art (Ceramics)
Posting Summary

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00128PO25 Advertised Title Instructor Studio Art (Ceramics) Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS School of Visual Art and Design Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor in Studio Art (Ceramics) to begin August 16, 2026. The position is a 9-month appointment with a 4/4 teaching load. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will teach 4 ceramics courses in Fall semesters and 4 ceramics courses in Spring semesters and be responsible for clay and glaze mixing as well as all kiln firings for instructional use, and should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Additional responsibilities include keeping track of equipment use and maintenance schedules and functionality, keeping the space organized and safe, and other duties as required.

Instructors are Professional Track Faculty and, as such, have some service responsibility to the department (SVAD), attend faculty meetings, have opportunities for leadership and advancement/promotion, and may participate in faculty governance

Required

Education and Experience

The position requires an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) or more advanced degree in Studio Art with a demonstrated expertise in Ceramics as professional potter and educator by the start date of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Responsible for clay and glaze mixing as well as all kiln firings for instructional use, and should be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 08/14/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at  Applications must include:

(1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, and visual examples of students' work [links to professional or academic websites for viewing images are acceptable],

(2) a curriculum vitae

(3) The names and email addresses of 3 references who agree to submit letters to the Chair of the Search Committee upon request in December 2025. Remember that applications are not complete until at least 3 signed letters are received.

Review of applications begins December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Brittany Kinard ,and/or to the…