Adjunct Faculty, MA Illustration en Mica

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Position    

This position is a part-time appointment to teach a 3-credit course in the Master of Arts in Illustration program during the spring 2024 semester.

Job Description

The instructor hired will teach the spring 2026 course ‘Creative Writing for Illustrators’ (GLA 5511).  This course will introduce students to multiple ways to tell stories, encouraging them to develop a personal voice. The class will focus on students developing their personal writing through multiple projects across genres, for the purpose of applying story text to their artwork and vice-versa. This course will also prepare students to navigate the publishing process. This course complements the MA Studio II class. 

In addition to teaching, all part-time faculty are expected to pursue research and/or professional engagements that contribute to the educational mission of the program and college.

About the Master of Arts in Illustration Program

All students in this course are enrolled in MICA’s Master of Arts in Illustration, a one-year program for those interested in a career in illustration or in refining their existing illustration practice.  The program is an immersion in the field with a focus on studio work, professional practices, and portfolio-building, and prepares students to both freelance and to apply to competitive MFA programs.

About Graduate Studies at MICA

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 offering 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). 

Required Qualifications

·       BFA degree in creative writing or a related discipline

·       Experience teaching writing in a college setting

Preferred Qualifications

·       MFA degree in creative writing or a related disciplines

·       Experience teaching creative writing as the instructor of record in a college setting

·       A strong record of professional achievement as a writer

Conditions of Employment
 

·       Successful completion of a full background check

Additional Information:

    Physical demands and work environment:
 

·       Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the 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 15 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 moderate to high.

·       Required training:  Exhibitions Department Installation Guide and Policy handbook, MICA 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.

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.