Primary Objective

Kalamazoo College is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, creative individual to support the Ceramics/Sculpture faculty in the Art and Art History Department. Internally referred to as a post-baccalaurate fellow in Art, this position reports to the Ceramics/Sculpture faculty, or other faculty as assigned, this position is expected to begin in January 2025 and conclude in June 2025.

Applications received by December 19, 2024 will receive primary consideration with additional submissions considered until the position is filled.

Responsibilities and Priorities

Location & Schedule

• Approximately 10-15 hours per week over two eleven-week academic terms.
• Shifts include attending three hours of classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays with additional hours that may vary per week and are determined in consultation with the supervisor.
• Renewable (September-June) based on departmental needs and employee performance review.
• In addition to an hourly wage, the fellowship provides studio space, access to departmental facilities, and exhibition opportunities.

Nature of duties

• Teaching Assistant for wheel throwing classes.
• Assist department with meeting MiOSHA/OSHA specifications.
• Monitor condition of studio space and equipment; gather supplies
• Facilitate work orders for repairs.
• Work alongside, train, and supervise work study students.
• Maintain effective communication with multiple constituencies (students, faculty/staff, facilities management).
• Assist with additional art department projects, as time allows.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with coursework in ceramics is required.
• Extensive ceramics experience and knowledge of contemporary safety standards for ceramics studios is required.
• Ability to lift boxes of clay, kiln shelves, and bags of raw materials is required.
• Understanding of ceramic materials, glazes, firing processes is expected.
• Organized, detail oriented, and reliable.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills required.
• Familiarity with power tools is desirable, but not required.
• Competency with Adobe Creative suite and Excel are helpful.
• Practicing studio artist interested in developing their portfolio is desirable.

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.