Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 17-Jul-25
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R3908
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Position:
The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) invites applications for a one-year full-time faculty position within the Interdisciplinary Sculpture Department. MICA is a private art and design college nationally known for the high quality of its undergraduate programs, its dedication to student learning and teaching excellence, and its distinction in fine art and design at national and international levels. This position is planned as a one-year special contract with the potential for renewal for up to 3 years at a non-tenure institution. The preferred start date is August 2025.
About the department:
Interdisciplinary Sculpture emphasizes an integrative approach that fosters students development of theoretical perspectives, technical mastery, and social relevance through practices ranging from traditional media to emerging technologies. The department works closely with other programs that share similar practices and methodologies, including Ceramics and FIber.
MICA and the Interdisciplinary Sculpture program are committed to enriching our faculty and pedagogical viewpoints. We are a student-centered institution and candidates must be able to successfully teach, mentor, and empower a diverse population of talented and deeply-engaged students. Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to forwarding our goals are encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
Full-time faculty teach eighteen credits per year (3 courses per semester), ranging from introductory First Year Experience to senior thesis level coursework. We seek a committed artist and educator who can bring technical skill sets across a range of sculptural practices to the existing curriculum and contribute to a program that continually challenges ideas of what an artistic practice can be. Expertise in digital fabrication is of particular interest and candidates with a demonstrated pedagogical ability to investigate these technologies in poetic ways are highly valued. A cross-disciplinary approach to pedagogy and professional practice, along with leadership capabilities, are also of particular interest.
In addition to teaching, full-time faculty are expected to pursue research and/or professional engagements that contribute to the educational mission of the Department and College. Faculty are also required to meaningfully contribute in a variety of areas that include: all aspects of departmental operations and curriculum development, institutional governance, committee service, advising, and scheduled department and student activities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching six undergraduate studio classes per academic year, (3 Fall, 3 Spring)
- Participation in departmental and institutional service
- Student advising
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field of practice
- Strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and a record of exhibition or other means of public engagement relevant to the artists practice
- Knowledgeable about contemporary art issues and theory and their relationship to broader social, cultural, and economic contexts
- Personal commitment to teaching on a college level using pedagogical approaches that are relevant and responsive to a student body that is rich in diversity
- Proficiency in traditional media including metal, wood, and casting
- Expertise in emerging sculptural techniques including applications of digital fabrication
- Capable of teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses
- An expressed interest in the greater Baltimore community through teaching or practice
- Three years of college level teaching beyond graduate assistantships or commensurate experience
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required but Highly Valued):
- MFA or equivalent advanced degree in a related field
Additional Information:
This is a one-year full-time faculty appointment that may be renewed for up to three years. The faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy ranging from $56,246 to 146,325. Excellent benefits package.
Apply: The College will review applications as received. Materials received before July 20, 2025 are best assured of receiving full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
Application Instructions: *Applications MUST be initiated via the MICA website. During your application on MICAs website, you will be redirected to Slideroom to upload supporting materials as directed below. After you have uploaded your materials on Slideroom, please complete your application on MICAs website.
Slideroom: You will be asked to login or create a login and submit Two multi-page PDF documents.
Submit online: Two multi-page PDF documents
The first multi-page PDF document should include the following:
- A letter of application that addresses interest, teaching philosophy and the requirements of the position
- Comprehensive CV
- clearly identified and described skill sets
- teaching experience including courses taught
- detailed record of professional practice
- institutional service experience
- other relevant professional experience
- names and contact information for three references (candidates will be consulted prior to references being contacted)
Recommended, but not required
- Sample syllabi
- one for an introductory course in sculpture
- one for an advanced course in sculpture
The second multi-page PDF document should include:
- Professional portfolio
- image list
- up to 20 images of professional creative work or up to 10 minutes of video (or combination thereof)
- Student work
- image list with assignment descriptions where relevant
- 10-20 images of student work or up to 10 minutes of video (or combination thereof)
- Links to URLs may be submitted as well, but will be considered as a secondary source.
Conditions of Employment:
- Conditions: Satisfactory Background Check
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of a job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
- Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high).
- Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.