Adjunct Faculty- Visual Arts -Ceramics

Location

Killeen-Central Campus

Job Type

Part Time-Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

202500322

Division

Academic Instruction

Department

Fine Arts

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Summary of Position

The Fine Arts Department at Central Texas College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Ceramics. This position will also require teaching a 3-D Design course.

Courses are offered in a face-to-face format.

Adjunct (part-time), semester-based employment with compensation based on course load and institutional pay schedule.

Education and Experience

• Education and Experience: Master’s Degree from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education with 18 graduate hours in Visual Arts (Ceramics) required. Programs should be from a research-based university.
  • Minimum requirements would be 18 graduate credits in Visual Arts including course work that aligns with Ceramics.
  • Experience in ceramic art, including relevant studio techniques and processes such as hand-building, throwing, and other techniques as it relates to the design and production of ceramic sculpture and pottery.
  • Prefer college level teaching experience in Visual Arts.
  • Prefer Additional professional artistic experience through exhibitions or residencies.

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Effective classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Provide in-person instruction on ceramic hand-building techniques, throwing, 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
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach subject matter through education, experience and skills.
• Commitment to working with diverse and under a prepared student population.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in accessible ways.
• Knowledge of academic integrity standards and college-level expectations.
• Commitment to equity, access and student success.
• Must be efficient with using computers and learning various electronic systems such as Etrieve (electronic forms), Eagle Self Service and Blackboard.
• Knowledge of ceramic materials, glazing, firing, and safe studio practices.
• Knowledge of kilns.

Essential Functions

• Teaches assigned classes using syllabi, tests and textbooks approved by the department in accordance with established professional practices in the teaching area.
• Grades, evaluates, and monitors student progress and keeps accurate records for all classes taught.
• Provides feedback and communicates with students in a timely manner.
• Maintains professional skills, subject expertise and technology skills through continual involvement in developmental activities.
• Demonstrates effective class management, providing maximum opportunity for student progress.
• Ensures the course objectives, as defined in the syllabus, are accomplished.
• Adhere to college policies.

EEO Statement

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Inquiries about Title IX, sexual misconduct can contact the Title IX Coordinator, Larry Murphy through email to [email protected] or call 254-501-3028.

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01

Do you have teaching/classroom experience working in higher education?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of a Master’s Degree with 18 Graduate hours in the discipline in which you are applying to teach?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces? (Must upload DD214 to application you are submitting)

• Yes
• No

04

I confirm that I have attached a copy of my transcripts showing conferred date of degree or college credits if I selected I have completed more than a high school diploma on this application.

• Yes
• No

05

Please rate your computer skills and ability to learn new systems:

• Low-Do not easily learn new software systems
• Moderate-Can learn new systems with training
• Advanced-Easily understand and learn new automated processes/software systems

06

Do you have knowledge of ceramic materials, glazing, firing, and safe studio practices and the use of kilns?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer

Central Texas College (TX)

Address

P.O. Box 1800

Killeen, Texas, 76540

Phone

855-524-5627

254.526.1128

Website

https://www.ctcd.edu