Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Category: Art
Location: Graceland University
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: $3,000 maximum; based on enrollment in Ceramics course.
Position Summary: Graceland University is looking for an adjunct professor to teach a section of Ceramics in the Fall of 2026.
Required Qualifications:
- MFA in Ceramics or Sculpture (with demonstrated expertise in Ceramics).
- Experience working within a college curriculum, showing an ability to follow syllabus guidelines and level appropriate assignments for the program.
- Knowledge and experience working with gas and electric kilns in a context of a ceramic studio.
- Experience teaching ceramics to undergraduate ceramics students, including:
- Teaching/ demonstrating wheel throwing and handbuilding to freshman/ sophomore level college students.
- Knowledge of and having experience teaching a variety of surface applications, such as greenware and glazing techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with art- and non-art majors in the context of a university.
- Ability to work in a collaborative studio environment.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, pdf portfolio of personal work (10-15 images), and pdf portfolio of student work (10-15 images).
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.
Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.
Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.
All applications/resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.
Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We’re looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.
