Adjunct Faculty, Community Education / Professional Practice

Maryland Institute College of Art; Mica (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Open Studies seeks an experienced classroom instructor for Community Education and Professional Practice programs. You will deliver expertly crafted content to adult learners, focusing on fine arts and design disciplines and developing syllabi in coordination with the Academic Coordinator.

The role requires engaging instruction, managing evening or weekend sessions as needed, and maintaining accurate student progress records while upholding the college’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; demonstrated teaching experience or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific content as related to the course assigned.
• Deliver content designed for an adult audience.
• Prepare and submit a syllabus to the Academic Coordinator within stated deadlines.
• Exercise classroom management, interventions and support as needed.
• Keep records of student progress and grades in alignment with the faculty handbook.
• Keep accurate attendance records; supervise students during class.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Art/design content

Assessment & critique

Hand tools & materials

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

General Purpose:

MICA Open Studies is one unit of the College that opens its doors to the community at large. Through Community Education courses, taught by MICA’s excellent faculty, adult artists can build skills and develop confidence in a variety of fine arts/design disciplines. Introductory courses provide the foundation for learning techniques and concepts while advanced courses encourage students to further explore their creativity. Design professionals can advance their knowledge through MICA’s Professional Practice course in the areas of graphic design and web design, advertising, and creative entrepreneurship. Real-world issues are discussed, and innovative projects are assigned to provide a well- rounded, meaningful experience aimed at preparing students for challenges that are faced in art and design careers.

Summary of Essential Functions:

Serve in the role of classroom instructor for Community Education / Professional Practice programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver specific content as related to the course assigned
• Deliver content that is designed specifically for an adult audience
• Prepare and submit a syllabus to the Academic Coordinator within stated deadlines
• Exercise classroom management, interventions and support as needed
• Keep record of student progress and grades in alignment with MICA’s faculty handbook
• Keep accurate attendance records
• Supervise students at all times during scheduled class
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of specific art or design content area and assessment and critique strategies Skills in material and tool use specific to the course Ability to deliver scaffolded content to a variety of learners, and adapt to individual needs

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Demonstrated experience teaching or equivalent As a maker/artist/designer /entrepreneur in the course content

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s Degree in related field

Reporting to this position:

none

Conditions of Employment:

Background check, finger printing Work evenings and/or weekends as needed

Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 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 (minimal, moderate, or high).

Required training:

• 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.

Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.