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Title: Assistant Lecturer

Department Org: Art - 100980

Employee Classification: F5 - Faculty Lecturer 9 Month

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

The University of Toledo invites applications for an Assistant Lecturer of Ceramics to start August 19, 2025. The position is an Assistant Lecturer of Ceramics position. Candidates must have taught all ceramic techniques including: hand building, wheel throwing, mold making, glaze making, 3D ceramic printing, and slip casting. They must also be familiar with firing techniques including reduction, oxidation, sawdust and raku firings. The Lecturer must maintain a clean, well-equipped studio and have experience with: kiln care, construction, repair and operation, kiln shelf/furniture care, and other machinery (3D clay printer, clay mixer, pug mill, spray booth, standing-kick and electric wheels), safe mineral and chemical stocking/supply, inventory, glaze chemistry and clay body formulation. Inclusive thinking, diverse viewpoints & multiple methods of content delivery is a must.

Required Documents:
• Letter of application highlighting qualifications for this position
• CV
• 20 images of recent work
• 10 images of student work
• Statement of artistic practice
• Statement of teaching philosophy/diversity
• 3 references

Candidates can apply at https://jobs.utoledo.edu.
Review of applications will begin on 11/12/24 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Lisa Edwards, Lisa.Edwards@utoledo.edu, Department of Art, UToledo – Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43620

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA in Art
• Record of exhibitions/professional accomplishments
• Experience teaching Ceramic classes/evidence of studio maintenance and familiarity with new technologies for use in the creation of clay artworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with interdisciplinary projects
• Experience mentoring first generation and underrepresented minority college students.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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