Ivy Tech Bloomington is searching for part-time faculty to teach on campus ceramics courses. We are looking for an enthusiastic instructor who will be engaged, respectful, energetic, and will bring a lot of creativity to the class room. This course is designed to introduce students to the various techniques, processes and aesthetic concerns of ceramics as a studio art medium. Focus will be on using hand-building techniques to create original artworks as well as an introduction to glazing and firing practices. Technique, concept and aesthetics will be discussed and used as a foundation for composition, execution and formal analysis in critiques.
The class is 16 weeks Aug - Dec 2025 and meets face to face, twice a week for 2 hours 50 minutes: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3:50pm.
The instructor will work with the Ceramics Tech and schedule firings to fit accommodate both credit and not credit courses. Ivy tech Fine Art students are receptive, responsive, and interested in learning.
Adjuncts faculty make $46.75 per contact hour (hours with students). Interviews will happen on a rolling basis until position is filled.
Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance withCollege policy and course objectives.
- Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
- Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
- Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
- Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies withCollege policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
- Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotionof diversity of people, styles, and views.
Minimum Qualifications: A qualified faculty member in fine arts meets all three of the following criteria:
1. Possesses an earned bachelor or higher degree in fine arts, or related field, from a regionally accredited institution; and
2. Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or course being taught; and
Two of the following:
1. A portfolio that demonstrates significant involvement as a practicing artist or designer; or
2. Professional certification in the field; or
3. Three years directly related work and exhibition experience.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with a masters (MFA) in the field of Ceramics with teaching experience. Teaching Assistantships are welcome.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
