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Job Description:
The Department of Language, Literature, and Culture at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore Maryland seeks to make a full-time appointment with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution in the field of nineteenth and twentieth century Global Humanities. Preferred subfields include Aesthetics/Visual and Cultural Studies, World Religions, or Science and Technology Studies. Begins: Fall 2010. The faculty position will teach eighteen credits per year (three courses per semester) at an art school nationally known for its dedication to teaching excellence, a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, and the importance of the fine arts and design. The candidate will be capable of teaching all levels of the undergraduate program, be proficient in traditional techniques, and offer a broad understanding of new approaches to the liberal arts. The interdisciplinary nature of the Department and College requires that faculty meaningfully contribute in a variety of areas including all aspects of departmental operations and institutional governance, institutional and departmental committee service, and scheduled departmental and student activities. In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to pursue research and/or professional engagements that contribute to the educational mission of the department and college.
Requirements:
- PhD conferred or expected by August 1, 2010
- Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience
- Outstanding scholarly potential
- Expertise in nineteenth and twentieth century Global Humanities (preferred subfields include Aesthetics/Visual and Cultural Studies, World Religions, or Science and Technology Studies)
- Successful Candidate will be required to complete Employment and Education Verifications
Valued but not required: - Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience
- Administrative experience
MICA is an equal opportunity employer. As an education institution dedicated to individual development in the visual arts, MICA nurtures, supports, and celebrates diversity in all of its forms including aesthetic, cultural, philosophical, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and socio-economic. This requires that the College develops and maintains a diverse community of trustees, administration, staff, faculty, and students; and that diversity is a fundamental philosophic value that informs the content of all of its programs and activities. MICA's commitment to diversity prepares its graduates to excel professionally and assume leadership roles in a global context.
Additional Information:
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package.
Apply: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before December 15, 2009 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.
AA/EOE
Application Instructions:
Submit online: curriculum vita; cover letter describing areas of expertise, research, and professional accomplishments, teaching philosophy; sample syllabi, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three references.
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