Part-Time Advanced Ceramics Instructors
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Job Info

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We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.

NWTC is seeking to build a pool of part-time instructors. Part-Time Instructors are an integral part of the College's staff, helping us provide all learners with the highest quality learning opportunities when, where and how they want it.

Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future opportunities. NWTC will keep your application in our files as a POTENTIAL candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises.

LOCATION:Artisan and Business Center - 1417 Cedar Street, Green Bay, WI 54302

HOURS: Hours vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes. Current need starting in Fall (August) 2023

SALARY: $25 per class hour contracted

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Training or education and two years' experience in the making, selling, marketing, etc. of the craft/art product or equivalent combination of education and related ceramic wares experience required.
• Applicants should be proficient at pottery on the wheel and handbuilding functional work, as well as sculptural ceramics

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the instruction process, associated curriculum review and development, and student advising within the area of instruction.
• Responsible for instructing artisan classes aimed at both teaching individuals to learn a new artisan skill or supplement their income.

• Areas of instruction to be covered could include (but not limited to):
  • Ceramics Intermediate - Wheelthrowing: health hazards in a ceramic studio, centering 3, 5, and 7 lbs of clay on the wheel, ceramic firing process, advanced glazing techniques, advanced surface treatment (sodium silicate / slip trailing), ability to throw consistent shapes on the potter's wheel, ability to throw lidded vessels, ability to throw a cylinder equal to or greater than 8 in high,
  • Raku Firing: producing items for raku firing, safe raku firing practices, development of raku glazes, finishing and surface techniques including: horsehair, feather, pit, naked, feather, and salt/soda firing
  • Ceramics Independent Projects: overseeing, assisting, answering questions, problem solving, and offering advice on personal projects using a range of techniques and skills in handbuilding and wheel throwing. Must be comfortable challenging students to try new things and have a wide variety of ceramics knowledge

• Must be willing to commit to all required course contact hours, for each class assignment as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining curriculum rigor in alignment with state requirements.
• Required to manage the instructional process, to include but not limited to: course preparation, student attendance records, student assessment, grading, and must be accessible to students outside of scheduled classroom time (to include electronic communications as well as in-person meetings).
• Work effectively with faculty and Artisan Center staff members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the instructor will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, printers/copiers, videos, overhead projects, and general tools of the trade. The employee will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write. The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 10 pounds of general office items. Some instructor positions may be exposed to outdoors, fumes, noises, extreme temperatures, confined spaces and heights. Some instructor positions require driving a vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, sharpness of vision, and field of vision.

This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.

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