Adjunct Faculty, Interdisciplinary Sculpture - Advanced Foundry

Maryland Institute College of Art; Mica (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore seeks an artist-educator to teach metal casting and foundry processes within the Interdisciplinary Sculpture program. The role focuses on mentoring advanced students through project-based instruction and studio practice.

Responsibilities include designing a 16-week syllabus for metal casting-related topics, delivering technical demonstrations, guiding conceptual development, and creating 3–4 assignments with group critiques; a satisfactory

Qualifications

• BFA or equivalent.
• Satisfactory background check results.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a 16-week syllabus in wood working processes.
• 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.

Skills

Metal casting

Foundry processes

Education

BFA or equivalent

Job description

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General purpose: The IS Department is seeking an artist-educator able to teach metal casting/foundry process class to advanced Sculpture students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement a 16-week syllabus in wood working processes
• 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

Advanced skill with metal casting and foundry processes

Required Qualifications

BFA or equivalent

Reporting to this position

None

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory background check results

Background check

Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Accommodations

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.

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)

Interdisciplinary Sculpture Department Studio Safety Manual

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