Job Postings

Art and Art History-Assistant Professor-Ceramics/3D Design

Posted: 10/05/2025

Arts & Entertainment

Classification Title
Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department: Art & Art History

Job Description

The Department of Art & Art History invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Ceramics and 3D Design. This is a tenure-track, full-time position (24 workload hours: 18 teaching hours; 6 research/creative activity hours) on a 9-month contract to begin in August 2026. We are a NASAD accredited, BA granting, fine arts program in the context of a Christian liberal arts college.

We seek an artist and educator whose practice and teaching engage the expanded field of ceramics and three-dimensional design. The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in the history and tradition of ceramics with a global perspective and the ability to connect those foundations to experimental and sculptural approaches. This individual will also guide a vision for an incremental plan of an expansion of 3D design tools and technologies.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in ceramics and 3D design, serving both Studio Art majors and non-majors. The department values teaching that combines strong technical instruction with conceptual development, fostering both skill and critical thinking. In addition, the faculty member will contribute to the college's general education curriculum, which may include First-Year Seminars and the department's senior capstone course on a rotating basis.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and conceptually rich studio environment and seek a dynamic artist-educator who will contribute significantly to our undergraduate curriculum, mentorship, and creative activity. Leadership and service within the department are expected of all tenured and tenure-track faculty members. Responsibilities include working outside the classroom, advising students, attending departmental events, keeping regular office hours, conducting portfolio reviews, and assessments.

The Department of Art and Art History features a 3,200 square-foot ceramic studio equipped with a slab press, clay and glaze mixing rooms, Small Skutt electric kiln - 240 volt, 48 amp, 1 phase, 11520 watts, 6.4 cubic feet, medium Skutt electric kilns - 240 volt, 72 amp, 1 phase, 17300 watts, 11.6 cubic feet, Geil natural gas kiln Model DLB-24, 24 cubic feet, and an outdoor Raku kiln. Studio offices are provided for faculty in the DePree Art Center. The permanent collection of the Kruizenga Museum includes a global ceramic collection available for teaching and study. Hope College is located approximately 2.5 driving hours from Detroit and Chicago, with daily train service between Chicago and Holland, and close access to Lake Michigan. The College and Department have opportunities for professional development support and summer research funding.

Is this a visiting faculty position?
No

Rank
Assistant

Qualifications

Active studio practice with a vibrant exhibition record.
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics or another three-dimensional art discipline.
Demonstrated ability to teach studio art within the context of an undergraduate Christian Liberal Arts College
Active studio practice with a vibrant exhibition record.
Engagement with global perspectives that embrace diversity and inclusion through studio practice, teaching, or service.
Proficiency in ceramic hand-building and wheel techniques, mold making and casting, glaze formulation, 3D design principles, material handling (e.g., clay, wire, cardboard, wood), and the use of tools and equipment related to ceramics and sculpture, including basic kiln operation and safety procedures.
Proficiency in digital design and fabrication.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate's response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Number: 2023-122FR

Job Posting Close Date: 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Is this position available for sponsorship: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter
Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts of highest degree required if hired)
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for 2-3 references
Digital portfolio in .pdf format (less than 10MB) with 20 examples of current work
Digital portfolio in .pdf format (less than 10MB) with 20 examples of student work
A statement describing your engagement with the mission of the College
- the mission of Hope College,
- our Christian Aspirations, and
- the Hope College ethic of Inclusive Excellence

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025.

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https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4843