Art Tenure Track Faculty - Bremerton

Salary: · $81,176 - $112,865* annually · Department/Division: · Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) · Supervisor: · Interim Dean of SSH · Proposed Start Date: · Fall Quarter 2026 (September) · The Art Department invites applications for a tenure-track Professor of Art beginning ...

Job description

Salary:
$81,176 - $112,865* annually


Department/Division:
Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)


Supervisor:
Interim Dean of SSH


Proposed Start Date:
Fall Quarter 2026 (September)

The Art Department invites applications for a tenure-track Professor of Art beginning in Fall 2026.

We seek candidates with expertise in a diverse range of ceramic arts processes and techniques who can teach foundational and advanced ceramics, broaden traditional understandings of the field, and challenge conventional art curricula and pedagogies.

The ideal candidate will bring a distinctive perspective, creative approach, and unique experiences that enrich the department's intellectual discourse and expand material practices in ceramics.

As a core component of the Art Department, the Ceramics area serves both Art majors and students across the college community.

Our ceramics facilities include gas and electric kilns (Skutt Kilns, Cone Art Kilns), Shimpo, Brent, Pacifica and Thomas Stewart wheels, Peter Pugger and Soldner clay mixers, a Hi Roller slab roller, and a Scot Creek extruder.

The Ceramics Area fosters conceptual thinking in artmaking and encourages expanded approaches that may integrate interdisciplinarity, personal narratives, social movements, and contemporary cultural dialogues, as well as a skill-based curriculum for production-focused students.

Serve as the Ceramics area head, overseeing curriculum development, course scheduling, and adjunct faculty training.

Manage part-time employees, student workers or work-study positions, community volunteers, coordinate supply budgets, and ensure the maintenance of ceramics facilities and equipment.

Oversee the 3D area of the Art department, including sculpture and mold-making.
Maintain an active professional practice through artistic production and scholarly research. Participate in exhibitions, presentations, and other field-specific activities that enhance professional visibility and engagement.
Administer and oversee the program's operations, including curriculum development, instructional methods, scheduling, and assessment;
Mentor new faculty and provide feedback to the program evaluation process;
Coordinate with Dean's faculty recruitment, training, and professional development;
Implement and evaluate program policies and procedures to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements;
Conduct self-assessments and prepare for external reviews and accreditation site visits;
Oversee and participate in local events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to the OC Visual Arts program and community outreach;
Collaborate with faculty to develop, review, and revise the program's curriculum to support current industry standards and best practices;
Teach evening, distance, and branch campus courses when required;
Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping;
Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested;
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities;
Provide student advising for career/academic pathways, mentoring, and support;
Contribute tothe development of the composition curriculum and student learning outcomes;
Contribute to the assessment of student learning and program outcomes annually;
Punctual communication with students, faculty, staff, and administrators;
Maintain physical office hours for student consultation.
Attend faculty, department, and division meetings and serve on college committees;
Serve on appropriate college and community committees;
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required

Minimum Qualifications

Possess an MA degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Established record of achievement in ceramics, demonstrated through exhibitions and projects in venues relevant to the candidate's practice.
Strong proficiency in contemporary art theory and art history.
Proven experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA in Ceramics, Art, or a related field, with expertise in a diverse range of ceramic techniques;
Community college teaching experience;
Have three years of experience in higher education as an instructor in a Ceramics program;
Experience with curriculum development and Canvas LMS.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility isrequiredto meet the needs of the department.

Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.

Full-Time Faculty qualify for the following benefits.

Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave – sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered indeterminingthe applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

In addition to the background check, candidates willbe requiredto complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.

The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring.

Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:

Olympic College Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
Artist Statement
Teaching Philosophy
20 images of personal work (submit as PDFs or links to an accessible website)
20 images of student work (submit as PDFs or links to an accessible website)

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.

Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war.

Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct.

Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment.

This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

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