Assistant Professor of Art – Ceramics at the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR
Posted on December 19, 2024
University of the Ozarks invites applications for a current opening in the Art program as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art specializing in Ceramics, beginning July 2025. Candidates must be motivated to work with students from all disciplines and majors, complementing the current faculty in Art. This position is a 4:4 load, teaching twenty-four (24) credit hours per academic year. Candidates should have knowledge of a diverse range of approaches in the field of ceramics while also having teaching competencies in sculpture and art history. They will be responsible for maintaining and managing the 3D studio spaces and equipment.
The ideal applicant for this position would hold an MFA or MA in Art-Ceramics from an accredited university. Preference will be given to applicants with higher education teaching experience who are active in their ceramics practice. Applicants with a minimum of two years of exceptional professional practice, a bachelor’s degree in Ceramics from an accredited institution, and who will have acquired a terminal degree in Ceramics or a related field from an accredited institution in Spring 2025 may also be considered.
University of the Ozarks values personal attention and collegiality. Thus, familiarity with and understanding of a small and residential campus is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in working with a culturally diverse student body. Excellent communication skills and support of the University’s mission are also required.
About University of the Ozarks: Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning. The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along Interstate-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, and nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and from more than 20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically underrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced facilities, academic programs and other campus initiatives. For more information about University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Please send a letter of application; vita; statement of teaching philosophy; Artist Statement; a creative portfolio of 20 works (either a single pdf or a document with the URL to link as a work sample); a student portfolio of 20 works (either a single pdf or a document with the URL to link as a student work sample); and the contact information for three professional references to humanresources@ozarks.edu.
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
