Job detail for Assistant Professor: School of Art - Ceramics

The School of Art, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of ceramics to begin fall 2027. include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses—from introductory through advanced levels, including wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and slip casting—while guiding students in material knowledge, technical skill, and rigorous studio practice.

Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of ceramic art's processes, histories, and materials, grounded in tradition while engaging contemporary approaches (sculptural, functional, or installation-based). We are especially interested in candidates working at the intersection of ceramics and digital practice—digital modeling, scanning, clay printing, computational/AI-assisted processes, and fabrication—built upon strong material fundamentals rather than replacing them.

Syracuse University has one of the country's longest-standing traditions in ceramics education, further enriched by a close relationship with the Everson Museum of Art and its internationally recognized ceramics collection. Building on this history, the School of Art is committed to sustaining deep material knowledge and rigorous studio practice while ensuring these foundations evolve alongside new technologies and the changing professional landscape students will enter.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syracuse.edu, www.vpa.syracuse.edu.