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Assistant Professor – Art – Ceramics - F99163

Position Number: 9968189
Location: Cheney, United States
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Assistant Professor -- Art -- Ceramics - F99163

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Art - Ceramics - F99163

Location:

Cheney

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill the position's responsibilities.

Term of Appointment:

9 Months

Job Summary:

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Art position in the Fine and Performing Arts Department to begin mid-September 2027. The Art Program at EWU offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art and Art Education.

Position Overview:

Primary focus: Teach ceramic courses in the Art Program.
Multidisciplinary Scope: Teach additional coursework in upper division 3D.
Faculty lead for applied learning in art
Area coordinator for 3D studios (ceramics and sculpture)

Art courses include all levels in Ceramics and upper division courses in Expanded Media: 3D. Ceramic classes include both wheel and sculptural emphasis. Expanded Media 3D courses are upper division courses in the BFA program that support multidisciplinary approaches to 3D art that includes ceramics and sculpture. The ideal candidate would have the ability to mentor both ceramics and sculpture students.

All full-time art faculty are expected to participate in applied learning opportunities for art students such as managing internships and mentoring students in undergraduate research and exhibition opportunities.

Area coordinator for 3D studios involves studio management such as equipment inventory, equipment maintenance, and health and safety oversight. Coordinators oversee work-study and non-work study tech positions assigned to the woodshop, sculpture, and ceramic studios.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and maintain health and safety protocols in assigned classrooms.

The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to a culture of belonging and community engagement.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $69,000. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on November 19, 2026. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement:

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the United Faculty of Eastern Washington University Collective Bargaining Agreement: SPRES-SHW1126081011160

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands:

Contact Human Resources at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Protective Equipment:

University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

M.F.A. in Studio Art
Record of success teaching lower and upper division studio art courses at the college-level in Ceramics
Record of success teaching studio art classes or areas outside of ceramics such as sculpture, 3D design, or 2D design.
Record of success teaching at the college level for 1+ years.
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that supports the needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Record of ongoing creative research and recent exhibition activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of success teaching at the college level for 3+ years.
Ability to teach in lecture-based classes for general education curriculum such as art appreciation or visual culture.
Experience with health & safety protocols in art classrooms.
Experience with career connected learning within the arts.
Experience with community partnerships and art internships.
Experience with development of art curriculum and ceramic courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
Portfolio: Links to an online portfolio of personal work and student work, min. of 12 works each.
Artist statement
Evidence of successful teaching: such as evaluations of teaching that include student comments.
Professional References: Names and contact information of at least 3 references.
1. Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities

A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate's appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department. Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to Department needs, mainly at EWU's main campus in Cheney, WA.

Teaching Responsibilities: 80% of total workload (36 credits)

Teach art courses in Ceramics: All levels and techniques.
Teach Upper Division Multidisciplinary course for 3D students in sculpture and ceramics.
Additional courses to be considered based on the expertise of the candidate.
Mentor art majors in BFA program.
Area coordinator for 3D studios.
Participate in program meetings and activities.
Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
- Faculty Advisor for BFA majors.
- Meet all scheduled classes.
- Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales.
- Schedule and attend office hours.
- Turn in grades according to established deadlines.

Scholarship & Service: 20% of workload (Typically 10% each)

This position will be expected to engage in research and scholarship.
This position will be expected to engage in service through department, college, university, and community/civic organizations, including service on committees.

To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-art-ceramics-f99163-cheney-washington-united-states