Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design

Position:

Part-time appointment in Graphic Design. The Graphic Design Department of Maryland Institute College of Art invites applications for this part-time faculty position with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution.

Job Description:

The faculty position will teach minimum of 3 credits 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. The candidate will be capable of teaching various levels of the undergraduate program, be proficient in traditional techniques, and have a broad understanding of new approaches to Graphic Design Dept.

The interdisciplinary nature of the Department and College requires that faculty maintain an active professional practice and meaningfully contribute in a variety of areas. 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 department and college.

Requirements:

• BFA degree
• Knowledge of various aspects of Graphic Design practice.
• Candidate must successfully complete a full background check
• Experience teaching Graphic Design at the college-level beyond graduate assistantships is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory Background Check

Additional Information:

Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy.

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)