Adjunct Professor of Ceramics

Graceland University is looking for an adjunct professor to teach a section of Ceramics in the Fall of 2026.

Required Qualifications:

MFA in Ceramics or Sculpture (with demonstrated expertise in Ceramics). Experience working within a college curriculum, showing an ability to follow syllabus guidelines and level appropriate assignments for the program. Knowledge and experience working with gas and electric kilns in a context of a ceramic studio. Experience teaching ceramics to undergraduate ceramics students, including: Teaching/ demonstrating wheel throwing and handbuilding to freshman/ sophomore level college students. Knowledge of and having experience teaching a variety of surface applications, such as greenware and glazing techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with art- and non-art majors in the context of a university. Ability to work in a collaborative studio environment. To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, pdf portfolio of personal work (10-15 images), and pdf portfolio of student work (10-15 images).

Submit your materials online:

https://www.graceland.edu/about/employment/ •Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.