Reference: S-240300-67
Deadline Date: August 07, 2026 11:59 PM EDT
Salary: $27.75 - $37.04
Important: Permanent full-time M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Dean of Arts and General Education, to assist faculty in the preparation and presentation of student work and to supervise students working in the Visual arts department’s ceramics Studios.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the maintenance and safe operation of all machinery, tools and equipment in the ceramics studios
- Implement and maintain health and safety procedures in the ceramics studios
- Provide technical support to students and faculty, including set-up and operation of tools and equipment in the ceramics studios
- Assist teachers with preparation of course materials, including maintaining a continuous supply of raw clay, slips, and glazes
- Assist teachers with technical and creative problem solving
- Supervise and assist students with class projects and guide them in the proper handling of materials, methods, and techniques
- Schedule and supervise open studio sessions in ceramics as needed
- Provide demonstrations on safe and proper use of tools and equipment as needed
- Load, fire, and unload gas and electric kilns on a regular basis
- Troubleshoot digital and analog kiln controllers, spray booth, slab-roller and pugmill maintenance.
- Oversee the purchase, acquisition, and storage of course materials in ceramics
- Assist with distribution of course materials
- Maintain inventory of studio equipment and materials, and order as required
- Attend departmental assembly meetings as needed
- Supervise student employees as needed
- Assist with set-up and take down of the annual Graduation Exhibition
- Undertake clay, slip, glaze, and firing research and development as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
College diploma in an appropriate specialty (Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Ceramics, Design) or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
Specific Requirements:
- Prior working experience in a teaching/learning environment preferred
- Knowledge of earthenware, stoneware, slips, glazes, gas reduction firing and electric kilns
- Knowledge of handbuilding and throwing techniques
- Experience in a visual arts teaching/learning environment preferred
- Experience in a ceramics teaching/learning environment preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Autonomous - able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift bags of up to 50lbs
- Intermediate English, oral, written comprehension and written
Testing may be required to demonstrate knowledge of:
ü French oral – basic
ü English oral, written comprehension and written – intermediate
ü Operation and maintenance of equipment and tools associated with the duties mentioned above
In accordance with ministerial directives issued by the Secretariat du Conseil du trésor concerning a freeze on public service recruitment, effective November 1st 2024, applications from employees with regular employment status at the College and within the College network will be prioritized.
John Abbott College adheres to an Equal Access to Employment Program, and invites women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities to submit their applications.
We thank all candidates who submit their resumes for consideration. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If your work experience has changed or if you have acquired additional education since your last visit, be sure to submit your updated resume so that we may review your full career path.
