NTT Faculty - Assistant Professor of Practice (Glass and 3D Foundation)

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Salary: $4,635.00 Monthly Location: Carbondale, Illinois Job Type: Faculty Job Number: 2600438 Department: School of Art and Design-SIUC Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Exempt FTE: 0.75 Description The School of Art and Design invites applications for a 75% FTE Non-Tenure-Track (NTT), part-time term appointment in Glass and 3D Foundation, beginning January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach intermediate- to advanced-level glass courses and a three-dimensional Foundation course (AD 100B, University Core Curriculum), while also supporting the operation, maintenance, and development of the glass studio facilities. An office, studio space, and adequate personal blowing time will be provided. This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity Examples of Duties Duties include maintaining studio operations and safety protocols, overseeing equipment and facilities, and ensuring compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations and policies. The role is essential to maintaining safe instructional environments and supporting the continued operation of the glass program and accredited curriculum requirements. Responsibilities include teaching an intermediate- to advanced-level glass course and a 3-dimensional Foundation course (AD 100B, University Core Curriculum) each semester. Responsibilities in the glass studio are 50% (25% teaching and 25% technical studio facility maintenance), and include maintaining, repairing, building, organizing, and monitoring the glass studio facilities with the support of graduate assistants. Other responsibilities include public glassblowing demonstrations and the upkeep, scheduling, and operation of the portable glassblowing system. Teaching the Foundation course is a 25% workload; the position is responsible for teaching and developing the Foundation course curriculum to keep it relevant to a wide range of majors, integrating art and design history, technology, and interdisciplinary connections. For the Foundation course, this position reports to the director of the School of Art and Design; for all glass-related responsibilities, it reports to the head of the Glass program. Ongoing creative activity, research, and professional activities as an extension of teaching are encouraged. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: An MFA in Glass is required at the time of application. he successful applicant must be proficient in maintaining glass studio equipment, including hot-glass and kiln-worked glass. Applicants must exhibit proficiency in organizing the glass studio facility and its activities, and in teaching a variety of hot- and kiln-worked glass techniques and concepts at the college level. The applicant must have sufficient knowledge to teach a 3-dimensional Foundation course. The applicant must have evidence of a strong commitment to personal research or creative activity. Prefered Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who also hold additional degrees (undergraduate or graduate) in other three-dimensional studio art areas. Required Documents:Cover letter with a description of personal interests and qualifications for the position Current Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of creative activity An artwork portfolio or portfolio website URL Examples of teaching outcomes Contact information for three professional references Contact: Jiyong Lee, jiyong@siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with

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