Adjunct Faculty, Art Education

Job description

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. Job Description The Master of Arts in Teaching program invites applications for the establishment of a Pool for Part-time Instructors of Art Education. Qualified applicants will be placed in the program pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs. Positions vary each semester and may include supervision of student teachers, internship mentorship, and literacy in the content area. We may have openings in one or more of some of these areas. The MAT program is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in working in PK-12 visual arts classrooms. Preferred qualifications: · Minimum M.A. in Art Education or related field · Experience teaching at the college level · Experience teaching in PK-12 visual arts classrooms Conditions of employment: · Satisfactory Background check About Graduate Studies: Graduate Studies at MICA brings together a vibrant community of 390 graduate students who are pursuing degrees in one of 20 different graduate programs within a diverse range of creative fields including art, design, education, community engagement and activism, community engagement and activism, business, research and scholarship. As part of a dynamic network of specialized programs, each graduate program creates a distinct learning environment for students to advance their practices and contribute to the discourse of their respective fields. Graduate Studies provides opportunities for graduate students across these programs to come together and strengthens connections through a dynamic offerings of shared coursework, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, events, and activities. Graduate Studies is committed to achieving greater equity and diversity of all levels among our faculty, staff, and students and welcomes applications from people of color, indigenous or First-Nations people, women, and LGBTQ people (including gender non-conforming and transgender people). MICA’s art education graduate programs are nationally recognized for their success in preparing art education and community arts and engagement professionals who successfully integrate personal artistry with the skill and understanding to direct the art making of others. The pedagogy that supports this vision is hands-on and learner-centered; firmly grounded in studio practice and research; and context-sensitive – with a particular interest in interdisciplinarity, equity, and social justice. 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.