Adjunct Faculty, Interactive Arts

Maryland Institute College of Art; Mica (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland Institute College of Art in Mica, Washington, is seeking a part-time faculty member for the Interactive Arts Program. This position involves teaching courses in interactive and responsive installations, maintaining a professional practice, and contributing to the department.

Candidates should have a BFA/MFA or equivalent experience, knowledge in interaction, and experience in installations. The role requires a commitment to research that aligns with the educational mission of the college.

Qualifications

• BFA/MFA degree or professional equivalent qualification in a related art field.
• Knowledge or experience in interaction, immersion, installations.
• General proficiency in coding, electronics, projections, generative art, or sound.
• Experience teaching at the college level beyond graduate assistantships is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 3 credits per semester covering various levels of the undergraduate program.
• Maintain an active professional practice and contribute to the department and college.
• Pursue research and/or professional engagements related to the educational mission.

Skills

Knowledge in interaction

General proficiency in coding

Experience in installations

Education

BFA/MFA degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Part‑time appointment in Interactive Arts at the Interactive Arts Program of Maryland Institute College of Art.

Summary of Essential Functions

The faculty position will teach a minimum of 3 credits per semester, covering various levels of the undergraduate program and media such as interactive and/or responsive installations. Faculty are expected to maintain an active professional practice and contribute meaningfully to the department and college. 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/MFA degree or professional equivalent qualification in a related art field.
• Knowledge or experience in interaction, immersion, installations.
• General proficiency in coding, electronics, projections, generative art, or sound.
• Successful completion of a full background check.
• Experience teaching at the college level beyond graduate assistantships is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions: satisfactory background check.

Physical Demands

Occasional standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, reaching, balancing, stooping. The employee may occasionally lift up to a specified amount of pounds. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Equal Opportunity

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. 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 of the Maryland Institute College of Art.