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OPS Instructor of Ceramics

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Work type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Temporary, Art

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Position Title (Classification Title):	OPS Instructor of Ceramics
Working Title:	Ceramics Instructor
Job Summary:	This OPS Instructor 9-month, non-tenure track position would teach four classes per semester, predominantly in Ceramic Instruction. These classes include Intro to Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Wheel-Throw, Sculptural Ceramics, and Mold-Making. Ability to teach Digital Ceramics a plus. Additionally, the Instructor will be expected to periodically teach Foundation classes such as 2D Design, 3D Design, and/or Drawing I.  Overseeing and upkeep of the Ceramic Studio. This includes inventory, upkeep and repair of equipment including kilns and wheels, and maintaining safety standards.  Advising the UWF Ceramics Club  Acting as Ceramics liaison between UWF and the community (including First City Arts Center and Pensacola State College).
Department	Dept of Art and Design
FLSA:	Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:	Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Position Qualifications:	MFA in Ceramics required.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous teaching experience desirable and ability to teach Digital Ceramics is a plus.
Essential Functions / Job Duties:	50% - Lecture classes - (Essential) 40% - Overseeing and upkeep of the Ceramic Studio. This includes inventory, upkeep and repair of equipment including kilns and wheels, and maintaining safety standards. Advising the UWF Ceramics Club - (Essential) 10% - Acting as Ceramics liaison between UWF and the community (including First City Arts Center and Pensacola State College). - (Essential)
Physical Demands:	Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup. Standing: Daily Walking: Daily Sitting: Daily Reaching with hands and arms: Daily Climbing or balancing: Occasionally Stooping: Daily Use of hands to handle objects: Daily Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:	This position requires a criminal background screen.
Number of Vacancies	1
Work Hours	Dependent on Course Schedule
Contract Period	9 month
FTE	1.0
Salary Range	40k to 43k
Pay Basis	Annually
Preferred Response Date:	June 30, 2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv/professional resume, letter of interest, PDF of work and student work, and contact information for three references . *References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

Advertised: May 08, 2023
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Position	Location	Closes
OPS Instructor of Ceramics	Pensacola - Main Campus
This OPS Instructor 9-month, non-tenure track position would teach four classes per semester, predominantly in Ceramic Instruction. These classes include Intro to Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Wheel-Throw, Sculptural Ceramics, and Mold-Making. Ability to teach Digital Ceramics a plus. Additionally, the Instructor will be expected to periodically teach Foundation classes such as 2D Design, 3D Design, and/or Drawing I.

Position	Location	Closes
OPS Instructor of Ceramics	Pensacola - Main Campus
This OPS Instructor 9-month, non-tenure track position would teach four classes per semester, predominantly in Ceramic Instruction. These classes include Intro to Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Wheel-Throw, Sculptural Ceramics, and Mold-Making. Ability to teach Digital Ceramics a plus. Additionally, the Instructor will be expected to periodically teach Foundation classes such as 2D Design, 3D Design, and/or Drawing I.