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LEO Intermittent Lecturer in Ceramics

How to Apply

Combine into one document a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for two references. All applicants must upload this document to the UM career website. For samples of your work, submit 10-20 JPEG images each of your work and your students work (completed within the last five years) to [email protected] . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Summary

The Residential College Creative Arts Studio Arts Program https://lsa.umich.edu/rc is seeking to hire a part time Intermittent Lecturer to teach one ceramic course (RCARTS 289.001) in Studio Arts for the Winter 2026 semester. This position will be a 33.33% position for teaching one course for the winter semester.

Course Description

This course introduces students to a variety of forming and finishing techniques in the ceramic process. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 6 hours a week in outside-of-class studio involvement and are responsible for approximately 9 clay projects, as well as for the readings which coordinate with lectures, films and discussions. The course also includes basic ceramics history and science, as well as critiques of student work and a final evaluative critique, as well as a written exam, ongoing studio maintenance, clay preparation and kiln operation.

Responsibilities*

The candidate will provide instruction for classes of approximately fifteen undergraduates per class in an interdisciplinary liberal arts program. Additional duties include participation in college- and program-wide activities, including student exhibition, program meetings and projects, and providing written evaluations for Residential College students enrolled in the course.

Required Qualifications*

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise and background in ceramics instruction. A mentorship model of studio arts instruction, an established art practice appropriate to years in the field, and a record of ceramic exhibitions are also expected.

Minimum M.F.A. or equivalent post graduate experience in ceramics.

Desired Qualifications*

Previous teaching experience is highly desirable.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

33.33% appointment in Winter 2026

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268988

Working Title

LEO Intermittent Lecturer in Ceramics

Job Title

LEO Intermittent Lecturer

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA UG: Residential College

Posting Begin/End Date

9/24/2025 - 10/15/2025

Career Interest

LEO - Lecturers