Temporary Studio Assistant

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Comfortable in Ceramics classes
3 years of ceramic experience
Assistant Teaching experience in Higher Education
Glaze and Clay making experience
Knowledge of Kiln Firing with Gas and Electric Kilns
Extensive experience with all ceramic techniques and materials
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position
Benefits
The hourly rate for this part-time position is $18/hr
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave
Responsibilities
This role will support ceramics professors with classroom activities
This role will help with slip-casting, mold-making, mixing glazes, and glazing and firing work and classroom support
This is a temporary, part-time position working up to 6 hours per week
Job description
Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Art and Art History at CU Boulder encourages applications for The Temporary Studio Assistant! This role will support ceramics professors with classroom activities.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Art and Art History within the College of Arts & Sciences is committed to the practice, production, critical and historical study of art within a Liberal Arts education that encourages experimentation and independence of thought!

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This role will help with slip-casting, mold-making, mixing glazes, and glazing and firing work and classroom support.

What You Should Know

This is a temporary, part-time position working up to 6 hours per week.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this part-time position is $18/hr.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What You Will Need

Comfortable in Ceramics classes.

What We Would Like You To Have
• 3 years of ceramic experience
• Assistant Teaching experience in Higher Education
• Glaze and Clay making experience
• Knowledge of Kiln Firing with Gas and Electric Kilns
• Extensive experience with all ceramic techniques and materials

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by 10/1/2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.