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Job Description:
The Illustration Department of Maryland Institute College of Art invites applications for a full-time position with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution. Begins: Fall 2010. The College seeks a candidate with experience in the field of or related fields of illustration and a distinguished professional career. The candidate should have the ability to teach at multiple levels; have a sophisticated awareness of illustration markets, understand studio practice in illustration, and related fields; understand professional development; have an up-to-date knowledge of industry and advocacy issues, awareness of copyright issues; and have the ability to discuss the components of creating and maintaining a viable studio practice with a contemporary vision of the practice of illustration. An understanding and enthusiasm for the current shifts and changes in the practice of illustration and having the ability to represent these to students is essential. Experience in lecture and critique formats and ability to work with students in groups and one-on-one, and natural abilities for advisement and professional counseling are important. Candidates should show general knowledge of traditional media uses, have strong visual and critical abilities and familiarity with digital technology such as Photoshop. Candidates that meet the criteria mentioned above and who have leadership experience as exampled by administrative committee work or other experiences that demonstrate administrative abilities are urged to apply. Additionally an interest in curriculum on the history of illustration is preferred. The successful candidate will teach 9 credits per semester. A cross-departmental assignment at the College, where appropriate, may be possible. The candidate would participate in departmental and institutional responsibilities such as advisement and committee service.
Requirements:
- MFA degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience
- Successful Candidate will be required to complete Employment and Education Verifications
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. The Maryland Institute College of Art has provided professional education in visual art and design for over 175 years. It is a nationally recognized institution grounded in fine arts with a philosophy of interdisciplinarity. It's 1200+ undergraduate students work toward a BFA Degree in 15 visual art disciplines and it's 160 graduate students are candidates for the MFA, MA or MAT Degree in one of 9 professional programs. The College is conveniently located within the artistic and educational section of Baltimore known as the Mt. Royal Cultural Center and the nearby neighborhood of Bolton Hill. Baltimore is conveniently located by train 30 minutes north of Washington, DC, 1.5 hours south of Philadelphia and 2.5 hours south of NYC. Visit the College's website at www.mica.edu
Additional Information:
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package.
*Update: Application deadline is extended to March 1, 2010, the position will remain open until filled.
Apply: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before January 20, 2010, 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: Letter of application stating interest in this position; curriculum vita or professional bio with teaching experience; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three references. Submit by mail: 20 images related to professional experience with descriptions; 20 images of student-related work with descriptions as digital images on CD to: Illustration Department Search
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217 USA All CD's must be labeled with candidate's name/address. No original art. No materials will be returned. No calls please. Media should be formatted for Macintosh computers, and may include PowerPoint, QuickTime, Flash, PDF, or JPG files. Links to live URLs may be submitted as well, but will be considered as a secondary source. No slides or prints, please. Media will only be returned if a paid mailer is included.
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