Assistant Professor of Ceramics

Assistant Professor of Ceramics

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Position Information

• Job Title: Assistant Professor of Ceramics
• Department: Art and Design
• Pay Grade: 21050
• Job Category: Faculty

The Department of Art & Design at East Tennessee State University seeks qualified candidates for a tenure‑track position of Assistant Professor in Ceramics. The position will begin August 15, 2026. We seek a creative and dynamic individual to join our multifaceted, cross‑disciplinary program in studio art. The successful candidate will have broad technical experience and a thorough knowledge of ceramics procedures, with the ability to teach wheel‑throwing, hand‑building, ceramic sculpture, advanced, and graduate ceramics.

The department supports a rich history of traditional craft as well as innovative approaches to art making and encourages work that embraces technological investigation and conceptual practice.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information.

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ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.

Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

• MFA in Studio Art (must be completed by August 15, 2026).
• College teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships.
• Active studio practice as demonstrated by professional experience and exhibition record at a regional/national level.
• Ability to teach ceramics processes at all levels of both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Ability to run a complex ceramics facility and equipment.

• Candidates with a knowledge and appreciation for both traditional and contemporary ceramics that demonstrate the capacity to teach cross‑disciplinary approaches in studio art.
• Expertise in wheel; hand building; sculptural ceramics; clay and glaze science; atmospheric firing processes including wood, soda and salt.
• Excellent exhibition record with continued evidence of artistic accomplishment.

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Required Documents:
Resume
, Cover Letter
, Teaching Statement
, Research Statement
, Portfolio

Optional Documents:
References
, Certified Transcripts