Adjunct Faculty, Ceramics

General purpose

The Ceramics program seeks an innovative artist engaged in ceramics and committed to inclusive pedagogy, able to teach introductory-intermediate facets of ceramics design and production.

Summary of Essential Functions

Instructor will teach undergraduate courses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement a 16-week syllabus in clay-working techniques as applied to sculptural works
• Teach technical processes
• Work with students on conceptual development
• Prepare and deliver lectures, demonstrations and reading discussions as relevant
• Develop 3-4 assignments that integrate learning outcomes assessed utilizing group critiques

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required ability to teach intermediate to advanced technical processes in the field of ceramic arts.

Required Qualifications

• MFA Degree or equivalent
• A strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio work and exhibition activity
• Experience teaching at a collegiate level
• Proficiency in a broad range of ceramic techniques and processes

Reporting to this position: None

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory background check results

Salary Range

$4,515.00 - $7,656.00 (commensurate with experience)

Physical demands and work environment

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of 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 50 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) Ceramics Department Studio Safety Manual.

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.

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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.

About Maryland Institute College of Art

Founded in 1826, MICA is among the top visual arts colleges in the nation. The college enrolls 1,863 undergraduate and 306 graduate students from 48 states and 54 foreign countries, offering programs of study leading to the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.), master of arts (M.A.), master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degrees, and master of professional studies degrees (M.P.S), as well as post-baccalaureate certificate programs and a full slate of credit and noncredit courses for adults, college-bound students, and children. MICA is recognized as an important cultural resource for the Baltimore/Washington region, sponsoring many public and community-outreach programs-including more than 100 exhibitions by students, faculty, and nationally and internationally known artists annually-as well as artists' residencies, film series, lectures, readings, and performances.