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Subject Matter Expert | Introduction to Ceramics
Salary: $3,000 per course built
Location: Remote (USA)
Open Until Filled
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to build Introduction to Ceramics, a studio course within Fine Arts. This course introduces students to the fundamental processes of ceramic art, from clay preparation to glazing and firing. Emphasizing basic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques students will create hands-on projects that explore surface treatments, firing methods for mid-range clay, and the relationship between form and function. The course integrates historical and contemporary perspectives, examining ceramics from Neolithic traditions to modern practices. Students will develop technical skills, refine craftsmanship, and consider how finishing and decoration contribute to artwork. RMCAD seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to construct the course, ensuring it’s prepared for launch.
Responsibilities:
Salary: $3,000 per course built
Location: Remote (USA)
Open Until Filled
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to build Introduction to Ceramics, a studio course within Fine Arts. This course introduces students to the fundamental processes of ceramic art, from clay preparation to glazing and firing. Emphasizing basic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques students will create hands-on projects that explore surface treatments, firing methods for mid-range clay, and the relationship between form and function. The course integrates historical and contemporary perspectives, examining ceramics from Neolithic traditions to modern practices. Students will develop technical skills, refine craftsmanship, and consider how finishing and decoration contribute to artwork. RMCAD seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to construct the course, ensuring it’s prepared for launch.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with instructional designers and fellow faculty members to develop an engaging and innovating course
- Mentor and support students in their creative and technical endeavors, fostering an applied and experiential learning environment
- Contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of our Fine Arts Program
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher
- Experience in course design and development processes for in-person campus delivery
- Proven track record of successful experiential and applied approaches to student learning
- Experience or knowledge of fine arts education at the college level, and proficiency in using learning management systems and online teaching tools to support instruction
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled. Ideally, RMCAD aims for the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to construct the course, ensuring it’s prepared for launch by the fall A semester.
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer