Position Title: Adjunct, Ceramics Time Type: Part time Position Summary and Qualifications: The Art and Art History Department seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a beginning level ceramics course for the fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. — Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certifi cate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools. SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide in-person instruction on ceramic handbuilding techniques, glazing and surfacing of assigned pieces, concept development, and ceramic terminology for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class activities, evaluation of students’ work, and regular consultation with students both in and outside of class and/or on-line Provide each student with a written course syllabus and class outline at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook Regularly upload and monitor class documents, assignments, and communications through Canvas Respond in a timely manner to students’ emails Maintain accurate class records and class assessments required by the college Submit, when due, mid-term and final grade reports Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices Maintain office hours each week, at 1 hour per week per section Maintain a safe and orderly classroom Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the University and College of Arts & Sciences Work cooperatively within the college community Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master’s degree in studio art Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College's strategic plan of inclusion Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Saint Joseph’s University provides an SJU e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools Preferred: Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post-secondary level Experience with a vast array of Ceramics practices Knowledge of non-western practices For consideration, you must: Submit a CV that Includes dates of employment in your application or attachment; a list of previous courses taught (and how many times each section was taught); designate instructor of record or teaching assistant Submit a 1- 2 page cover letter which addresses the instruction of ceramics experience Link to personal portfolio (at least 5 works) demonstrating ability to teach ceramics As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire: Successful completion of a background check and degree verification Pay Transparency: Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency. Notice to Out of State Applicants: Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed. Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Applicant Information & Disclosures Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency. Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.

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