Adjunct Instructor of Art & Design (Ceramics)
In the Education Arts and Humanities Department
Onsite Equipment (Lawlor House): 9 potters wheels (8 of which are electric) slab roller grinder numerous work tables wedging tables hand tools 3 electric kilns. Instructor oversees the safe operation of specialized ceramic equipment
Required knowledge of ceramic process:
- hand-building wheelwork and sculpture technique
- Surface treatments: slip-decorating texturing/carving/piercing stainingunderglaze and glazing
- firing of greenware glaze-firing
- mixing glazes slips and color clay
- recycling clays slips and glaze materials
Has knowledge of traditional historical precedent and contemporary thinking and practice
Is responsible for classroom management/maintenance studio operations and ordering supplies
Loads sets and unloads kilns ensuringthat student work is fired in a timely manner. Educates students on proper glazing procedures including application and safety.
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Due to the age of the Lawlor House handicap access is limited.
Required Experience:
Senior IC