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Adjunct LecturerCeramics

Position Number: 6661039
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Art

Adjunct LecturerCeramics

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Art & Art History

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St. Catherine University welcomes your application for an Adjunct Lecturer position for Spring 2026, starting on January 12th, 2026. Adjunct Lecturers are employed on a per-course basis, usually for no more than twelve credits per academic year. Service as an adjunct does not count toward promotion and tenure.

Adjunct lecturer in ceramics will teach a wheel class and receive an additional 2 credits of compensation to work with students on the St. Kate's Empty Bowls Project, manage the clay studio and support our Clay Club, which leads Empty Bowls.

Responsibilities Include:

Teaching one 4-credit ceramics course per semester, alternating between wheel throwing and hand-building, providing instruction in technical processes, safety, and creative development.
Overseeing day-to-day operations of the ceramics studio, including maintaining equipment, managing materials and supplies, recycling clay, loading and firing kilns, and ensuring a safe and organized workspace.
Leading and mentoring students in Clay Club to organize and produce the annual St. Kate's Empty Bowls event, including bowl-making workshops, coordinating ceramic production, glazing, and firing schedules while collaborating with campus and community partners.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

MA or MFA in ceramics, with a consistent record of active engagement in the discipline.
Broad knowledge of ceramics
Ability to articulate contemporary, historical and conceptual issues

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience beyond the graduate level
Evidence of successful college teaching effectiveness
Interest in Ceramics as a vehicle for social justice
Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

The Art and Art History Department, together with the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery at St. Catherine University, seeks a creative, adaptable and justice oriented artist-educator to join our community. Our department and gallery strive to engage the University and greater community in women-centered visual arts. Additionally, we seek to reflect and celebrate the diversity of St. Catherine University and its many neighbors in the community. We are committed to challenging ourselves and our students to think critically about the roles that visual art plays in contributing to, interrupting, and promoting healing from systems of injustice.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220324-FAC
Posting Start Date: 10/20/2025
Application Deadline: 11/2/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10324

Compensation: $7,725,.00
comprising $5,150 for the 4-credit course and $2,572 for managing the studio (equivalent to 2 credits).

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.