Job Description

Art & Design Department

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Art & Design Department as a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Ceramics. We seek applicants who have experience in the field of ceramics supported by a body of artistic work and teaching relevant to traditional and contemporary thinking as it relates to ceramic art production and practice.

As we celebrate 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at CCSU. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the broader community

About CCSU’s Art & Design Department

The Art Program offers two undergraduate degrees: a B.S. in Art Education for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching art, and a B.A. in Art which provides student with studio options such as Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Illustration, Photography, Video Art, Mural Painting, and Art History. The Department also offers a Minor in Art and a Minor in Art History.

Position Profile

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the histories and cultural practices that inform contemporary ceramics as an art form as well as a demonstrated understanding of various traditional and contemporary aspects of 3-dimensional making. This includes a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience with various glaze and kiln firing techniques, including but not limited to electric, gas, and alternative firings.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Ceramics or directly related field.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of teaching ceramics at the university level.
• Experience in hand-building and wheel-throwing ceramic processes.
• Active and consistent exhibition record in ceramic art.
• Proficiency with electric and gas kiln firing techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to teach ceramic glaze chemistry.
• Experience with ceramic studio management.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with new ceramic-media applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Experience with alternative kiln firing techniques.
• Experience with mold-making/slip-casting.

To Apply

To begin the application process, electronically submit the following documents by February 16, 2026.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone

Please submit the following under additional material:

• A document with a link to a digital portfolio with 20 examples of candidate’s work and 20 examples of candidate’s students’ work

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Central is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Inquiries may be sent to Craig Frederick, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2637 or frederickcrm@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of position Assistant Professor for 2026-2027. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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