<p>The School of Art within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach ARI 223 Ceramics Wheel-throwing, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2025.</p> <p>This course provides an introduction to the potter's wheel as a tool for creating form and surface with clay, and an introduction to contemporary and historical artworks that make use of the wheel.</p> <p>About The College of Visual and Performing Arts</p> <p>The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>MFA Degree or be enrolled in an MFA program with appropriate experience. </li></ul> <p>Job Specific Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Competency with the potter's wheel, ceramics materials and processes related to the potter's wheel and related art history and contemporary practice. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead a studio art class of approximately 15 students. </li><li>Prepare demonstrations and articulate assignments with a focus on wheel thrown ceramics. </li><li>Guide class through all aspects of wheel throwing, clay preparation, trimming, finishing, surface decoration, glaze and firing processes. </li><li>Introduce historical and contemporary examples, lead discussions and critique, organize cleanups and safe practices. </li></ul> <p>In addition:</p> <ul> <li>Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. </li><li>Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments. </li><li>Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. </li><li>Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. </li><li>Meeting all designated class periods. </li><li>If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. </li><li>You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class. </li><li>Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. </li><li>Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. </li><li>Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. </li><li>Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Lifting 25lbs. or less, loading and programming ceramic kilns. </li></ul> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <ul> <li>Wheel throwing hand tools, work clothes, paint brushes. </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.</p>