Ceramics Instructor of Practice | St. Lawrence University Job at St. Lawrence University, Canton, MI

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  • St. Lawrence University
  • Canton, MI

Job Description

We are looking for an artist who will bring a critical and creative approach to teaching ceramics in a liberal arts setting. We seek an artist who will take advantage of our unique facilities to teach both functional and sculptural ceramics courses as well as potentially traditional and experimental courses in other sculptural processes and/or environmental art. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach from culturally diverse perspectives and can connect art to diverse communities. In addition, this person will be expected to teach one foundational beginning drawing course each semester. The hired candidate will teach a 3/3 load. 

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the person in this position will be responsible for:

  • Health and safety protocols for 3-d studio classrooms. This includes the ceramics facilities, a small woodshop, an outdoor welding studio, kiln room, and clay mixing room
  • Firing all kilns (3 electric, 1 gas)
  • Establishing studio work and safety protocols for students in all 3-D areas
  • General maintenance and repair of ceramics equipment including kilns, pug mill, throwing wheels, and miscellaneous studio furniture
  • Ordering supplies within a fixed departmental budget
  • Organizing studios and supplies

Information about the University and the department of Art & Art History can be found at: and .

Interested applicants must apply online at uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin April 15th, 2025and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the search chair, Sarah Knobel ( sknobel@stlawu.edu ).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Qualifications

MFA in Ceramics required; Teaching experience at the university level preferred.

About St. Lawrence University

Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit

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