"Full Time Faculty, Interdisciplinary Sculpture"

Position

The Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Interdisciplinary Sculpture (IS) Department with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution. MICA is recognized for the quality of its fine art and design programs at national and international levels, its dedication to student learning and teaching excellence, a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, and for preparing students for successful creative careers. We invite applications from working artists who have a demonstrated commitment to education to join our faculty with a preferred start date of August 1, 2026.

About Interdisciplinary Sculpture at MICA

The IS Department emphasizes an integrative approach that fosters students development of theoretical perspectives, technical mastery, and social relevance through practices ranging from traditional media to emerging technologies. Our faculty bring specific technical skill sets to the existing curriculum and contribute to a program that continually challenges ideas of what an artistic practice can be.

Job Description

Full-time faculty teach 3 courses per semester, ranging from introductory First Year Experience (FYE) to senior thesis-level coursework. In addition, full-time faculty members at MICA participate in departmental service, undertake committee membership, and are expected to maintain an ongoing professional practice.

We seek a candidate whose research, practice, and/or lived experience will expand the range of theoretical perspectives and areas of conceptual expertise represented in the department to further help students contextualize their work within contemporary social and political theory and praxis. Expertise in digital fabrication and a demonstrated pedagogical ability to investigate these technologies in poetic ways are highly valued. The successful candidate will have a cross-disciplinary approach to pedagogy and professional practice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach six undergraduate studio classes per academic year, (3 Fall, 3 Spring) ranging from introductory to advanced levels in sculptural practices or related areas
• Mentor and advise students, fostering their creative and professional development
• Active participation in departmental and institutional service including:
  • Curriculum and program development, assessment, and strategic planning
  • Share in coordinating department exhibitions of student work
  • Engage in college-wide committees and initiatives that promote shared governance
• Maintain an active professional practice and/or research agenda that informs teaching and contributes to the field

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree
• Demonstrated knowledge in sculpture history, theory, and criticism
• Teaching experience at the college level beyond graduate assistantships
• Personal commitment to teaching on a college level using pedagogical approaches that are relevant and responsive to our student body
• Capable of teaching at all levels of undergraduate education including MICAs First Year Experience
• Proficient in traditional media including metal, wood, and casting
• Experience working in one or more emerging sculptural techniques including digital fabrication, interactive electronics, and time-based media
• Strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and a record of public engagement relevant to the artists practice
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, participating in advising, curriculum development and review, institutional and departmental committee service, and scheduled departmental and student activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in sculpture, a related visual arts field, or professional achievements in sculpture equivalent to an MFA
• Knowledgeable about contemporary practices, art and theory and their relationship to broader social, cultural, economic, scientific, and technological contexts
• Shows promise or proven ability to enrich the strategic aims of the department and the College

Additional Information:

The faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and college policy ranging from $56,246 to 146,325. Excellent benefits package.

Apply:

The College will review applications as received. Materials received before October 17, 2025 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.

Application Instructions:

*Applications MUST be initiated via the MICA website. During your application on MICAs website, you will be redirected to Slideroom to upload supporting materials as directed below. After you have uploaded your materials on Slideroom, please complete your application on MICAs website. Both the Slideroom upload and MICA application must be completed.

Submit via Slideroom: Two multi-page PDF documents.

The first multi-page PDF document should include:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position, teaching philosophy, and thoughts on the role of art and design in contemporary society
• Comprehensive CV
• Names and contact information including address, phone and email for three references.

The second multi-page PDF document should include:

• 15-25 images of professional creative work
• 10-15 images of student work from past teaching assignments (if available)
• Descriptive list of all images above

Links to live URLs may be submitted as well, but will be considered as a secondary source. Any additional media (MOV, MP3, etc.) should be formatted for Apple computers and have representative still image and description information in the PDF portfolio document.

Please format PDF documents for screen resolution and viewing. No physical media are requested nor will be returned.