Assistant Professor (Ceramics) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Assistant Professor (Ceramics) – 9 Month/R0063091 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Posted on October 15, 2024

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s School of Art and Design is seeking to fill the position of Ceramics Instructor (tenure track) to begin in August of 2025. The successful candidate will teach ceramics, and foundation courses, and will mentor students. They will have an active scholarship agenda, participate in recruitment, retention, and special programs, and will engage in university service. The faculty teaching load is three studio courses per semester or the equivalent lecture courses.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2025, and be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, high-quality education to a community of diverse learners. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and Experience: MFA in Ceramics or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience: Demonstrated potential to teach introductory to advanced courses at the college level; Experience with various ceramics processes; Strong record of creative work, robust studio practice, and evidence of ongoing professional achievement including scholarship related to the position requirements; Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations of learners; Industry Experience.

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Job Seekers link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, sex offender registry. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.