Instructor of Ceramics

Compensation:

$50,000 DOE

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E17

Position Summary

Are you eager to make a difference and equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed? Do you value a culture geared toward achieving and maintaining excellence? San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual for this full-time, 9 month position of Instructor of Ceramics to begin Fall 2026.

Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
Flex Spending accounts
Life and Disability coverage
Employee Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition waiver
Free SJC Gym Membership
Free Library services

The instructor in this position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Humanities and will teach 15 load hours per semester of Ceramics courses and perform other teaching related duties. 

MAJOR DUTIES

• MAJOR DUTIES

• Teaching ceramics courses, including 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.

• Day and evening classes can be expected. Instruction will primarily be face-to-face with instruction at the main campus in Farmington, but may also include classes at satellite campuses in Aztec and Kirtland.

• Participate in continuous effective teaching practices, assessment, reflection and development of student learning to achieve outcomes.

• Use the college’s learning management system (Canvas) to post course syllabus, attendance, and grades.

• Work collaboratively with faculty and others on curriculum and program review processes.

• Participate in regular professional development activities to remain current in best practices for rhetoric and composition and other areas of interest.

• Maintain a minimum of five student hours per week.

• Assist in mentoring part-time faculty.

• Work with department and college-wide committees as assigned.

• Participate in department, school, and campus meetings and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or MFA in Ceramics or related field is required plus two (2) years of part-time teaching at an institution of higher education.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.
• Demonstrate skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.