
Ceramics Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Full Time Faculty
Boston, MAFull-time$72–78K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design seeks an accomplished artist and educator for a tenure-track ceramics faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The candidate’s research and practice should be rooted in functional or utilitarian ceramics, with a pedagogical approach that fosters an inclusive learning community. The role includes undergraduate advising and participation in college, department, and professional activities.
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About MassArt: Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs. MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles. Job Description: Salary: $72,000-$78,000 commensurate with experience. Collective Bargaining Agreement: This position is governed by the MSCA bargaining agreement Hours: 37.5 The 3D Arts department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design seeks an accomplished artist and educator whose research and practice are rooted in functional / utilitarian ceramics. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek someone whose dynamic pedagogical approach fosters an inclusive and vibrant learning community across the fields of art, craft, and design. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of and commitment to the global histories and complexities of ceramics, specifically as craft methodologies intersect with contemporary art practice. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate students at all levels. Participation in college-wide, department, and professional activities including, but not limited to, review boards, committee assignments, department planning, and the organization of annual student exhibitions and publications. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications * An MFA OR a Bachelor's Degree * A substantial record of achievement (5 or more years) and significant competency in the field of ceramics * At least 3 years of professional teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to teach ceramic processes * A consistent and ongoing engagement in creative / professional practice of at least 3 years * Fluency in bridging ceramic histories and contemporary critical discourse, with a commitment to craft traditions. * Demonstrated organizational, communication, and/or leadership experience * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body from a range of backgrounds and across a variety of skill levels. * Research and creative practice rooted in functional / utilitarian ceramics Preferred Qualifications * A MFA degree with a focus in Ceramics * 5 years teaching at the college level, beyond graduate studies. * A consistent and ongoing engagement in creative / professional practice of at least 5 years, with recognition of achievements in the field * Technical proficiency in the chemistry of clay bodies and glazes. * Clear potential or demonstrated ability to teach courses across 3D Arts * Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum * Proven capacity to work collaboratively, with an aptitude for cross-disciplinary and system-wide thinking. * Capacity to connect ceramic practices to broader cultural, social, and environmental concerns. Additional Information: Please note MassArt: * Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship. * Is not an E-Verify institution. Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please clickhere. Comprehensive Benefits*(does not apply to contractor/student positions)*: When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Please clickhereto view MassArt Benefits. MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ON THE MASSART CAREERS JOB PAGE TO BE CONSIDERED. SEE HEREFOR THE JOB POSTING LINK. Application Instructions: Application Requirements: * Letter of interest should address all areas above, with particular attention to the candidate's clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with and benefit a diverse student body. * One page teaching philosophy * One page artist statement * Comprehensive CV, including a list of courses taught * 3 Sample syllabi of courses taught, with at least one project description each * 20 images of personal work, with image list. Maximum file size is 10MBs per PDF * 20 images of student work, with image list. Maximum file size is 10MBs per PDF * 3 references (names and contact information) Job: *Education Organization: *Mass College of Art and Design Title: Ceramics Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Full Time Faculty Location: Massachusetts-Boston-621 Huntington Avenue Requisition ID: 260007NG
How this job compares
Set against the 1,551 open Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$72–78K/yr
- US median$77–100K/yr385 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $75K, is 15% below the US median midpoint ($89K) — in the middle half of Educator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 44 open Educator jobs in Massachusetts and 1,551 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Educator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 497 postings).
- Education
- 796 of the 1,551 open Educator jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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