Alfred University opportunity January 9th deadline!

The Robert Chapman Turner Teaching Fellow in Ceramic Art


The School of Art and Design in the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is seeking candidates for The Robert Chapman Turner Teaching Fellow in Ceramic Art. The Turner Teaching Fellow will be an emerging artist with an MFA or equivalent degree. Broad-based knowledge of contemporary art is expected. Prior teaching experience is welcome. The fellowship is non-tenure track and renewable up to three years. The fellowship is $35,000 dollars per year, plus a stipend up to $3,000 per year for professional development. A studio space will be provided with full access to ceramic facilities.

Established in honor of Robert Chapman Turner, distinguished Professor Emeritus at Alfred, the Turner Teaching Fellowship is a full-time faculty positionwithin the Division of Ceramic Art. All ceramic genres are eligible for consideration. Expertise in 3d modeling and digital prototyping is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will consist of classes at the undergraduate level. The candidate’s area of expertise will factor into the teaching assignments.


Qualifications

Required: MFA or equivalent degree; emerging record of scholarly/creative productivity appropriate to teaching at the college level; ability to work collaboratively within the department, the school, the university, and the community; to communicate with and mentor students on all levels. Preferred:Experience teaching and advising students.


Alfred University

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 34 full-time faculty serving approximately 500 students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education with an open curriculum allowing a robust and diverse experience in art history and studio art. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. School of Art and Design students are fully integrated into Alfred University’s community of 2,300 students. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design.



Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees.



Application Process:

Applicants must electronically submit 20 images of artwork through Alfred University's SlideRoom portal, https://alfred.slideroom.com/ and select “Visiting Faculty Search". Please send a cover letter (including personal contact information) with paper copies of your resume, an artist’s statement, and the names for three references (with contact information) to:



The Turner Teaching Fellow Search Committee

Anne Currier, Chair

School of Art & Design

NYSCC at Alfred University

2 Pine Street

Alfred, New York, 14802-1296



Application deadline: January 9, 2012 or until filled. Emailed applications will not be considered.



Questions about this fellowship should be emailed to curriera@alfred.edu<mailto:curriera@alfred.edu>