Potterā€™s Assistant / Ceramic Studio Assistant (um 13) (1 position)
Qualifications and Attributes
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Applicants must be holders of a minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE), O’Level, or GSCE. In addition, applicants must have experience in ceramics production, processes and entrepreneurship at a recognised institution. Applicants with a Certificate in art, ceramics, pottery or any other relevant field will have an added advantage.
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All applicants must demonstrate knowledge of working on the potter’s wheel, electric kilns and raw material processing.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Potter’s Assistant’s key responsibilities shall include:
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Clay body preparation and making glazes.
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Tutoring students on the potters' wheel.
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Firing pottery products and recycling clay for student assignments.
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Operating kilns and maintaining the safety of the ceramic studio area.
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Periodic mixing of the class glazes and slips.
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Producing such ceramic ware as vases, utensils, tiles, and electrical insulators for commercial purposes.
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Preparation of demonstration materials for students.
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Supervision and monitoring of electric kiln firings.
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Any other duties assigned by the Ceramic Technician from time to time.
Application letter should clearly state the position being applied for, accompanied by relevant copies of certificates, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names of three traceable referees, and, where available, a statement of the candidate’s teaching and research agenda and samples of publications.
The application package should be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Malawi
P. O. Box 280
ZOMBA
Or
Email: vacancies@unima.ac.mw not later than 11TH April, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.