OPS Instructor of Ceramics

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Instructor
Working Title: Instructor of Ceramics

Department: Dept of Art and Design
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $40,000 - $43,0000
Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

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, Wheel-Throw, Sculptural Ceramics, and Advanced Ceramics. Familiarity with mold-making, slip-casting, digital ceramics, and various alternative ceramics processes 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).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds at least the master's degree in the field of Fine Arts or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MFA in fine Arts with a Specialization in Ceramics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience managing a ceramics studio, including operation and maintenance of kilns and related equipment; demonstrated teaching experience in ceramics or a closely related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with often to the point of being objectionable.
• 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: Frequently
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• 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 screening.

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 resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. 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.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Dependent on Course Schedule
FTE: 1.0
Preferred Response Date: 4/20/2026