Upstate New York HERC

Genesee Community College is seeking adjunct instructor(s) to teach the following course(s) for the Fall 2025 semester.

ART 123 &124 - Ceramics 1 & 2: Ceramics 1 utilizes various methods of hand building in clay and focuses on vessel traditions and ceramic sculpture. Teaches students the mastery of clay materials. Encourages creativity, craftsmanship and development of personal ideas through a variety of problem-solving assignments. Reading material, demonstrations, critiques and lectures with an overview of historical ceramics supplement studio work.  Ceramics 2 utilizes the potter's wheel and hand building skills to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Emphasizes excelled mastery of clay materials including form, proportion, design, craftsmanship and personal expression. Instruction of making glazes, loading and firing kilns. Reading material, demonstrations, critiques and lectures on ceramic history supplement studio work. 

These positions will require the incumbent(s) to provide in person, on campus instruction.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching and learning, adaptability, a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace technology. This person will strive to create and maintain personal connections with students and the college community.  They must be an approachable, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic who contributes to Genesee's supportive community, dedicated to effective innovative strategies for student success.  Must demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment.  Incumbent must be mindful of and develop solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically.

Master's Degree in Fine Arts (MFA) with a concentration in Ceramics or a related field is required.  

SALARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Fall classes begin August 25, 2025.  For detailed course information, visit our course catalog at:  http://www.genesee.edu/index.cfm/academics/catalog/dspSubjectList.This is a part-time instructor position teaching at the Batavia Campus.  This position pays a rate of $850 per contact or credit hour. 

BENEFITS:

NYS Retirement Options
Flex Spending Account
GCC Tuition Assistance
Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena 
On Campus dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services

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