Full-Time Faculty in Filmmaking & Video

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) invites applications for a Full-time Principal Faculty position to teach Filmmaking in the undergraduate program Film & Video within the Department of Media Arts. The ideal candidate will be rooted in storytelling and have a holistic approach to filmmaking.

The Faculty will teach a range of visual storytelling tools, technologies, and innovative ideations. They will work closely with Department Chairs and Film Centre Director to keep the program vibrant,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA/PhD) in Film or related field.
• 3+ years of college teaching experience.
• Proven professional filmmaking with festival or distribution recognition.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and production equipment.
• Ability to integrate new technologies into curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 courses per semester (FYE to graduate coursework).
• Mentor and advise students; foster their creative and professional development.
• Collaborate with Department Chairs and Film Centre staff to meet student needs.
• Participate in program development, admissions, and governance activities.
• Maintain an active professional practice or research agenda.

Skills

Storytelling

Teaching

Film theory

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Terminal MFA/PhD in Film or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video equipment

Job description

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA.

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) invites applications for a Full-time Principal Faculty position to teach Filmmaking in the undergraduate program Film & Video within the Department of Media Arts.

The ideal candidate will be rooted in storytelling and have a holistic approach to filmmaking. The Faculty will teach a range of visual storytelling tools, technologies, and innovative ideations. Faculty will work closely with the Department Chairs and Film Centre Director to ensure the program remains vibrant, relevant, and responsive to conceptual developments and emerging technologies. Strong organizational, collaborative, and professional skills are required. A successful applicant will have a deep passion for education and possess a strong desire to advance new technologies into the curriculum. Candidates should have expertise in either narrative fiction, documentary, or experimental film, and maintain an active professional creative practice by engaging in meaningful research and creative work.

We invite applications from working artists and practitioners who have a demonstrated commitment to education to join our faculty with a preferred start date of August 1, 2027.

About Film and Video at MICA:

At MICA, students discover how to tell stories through the lens of independent filmmaking. Film students are taught the skills, empowered with resources and mentorship to create films and media productions in their own voice. Students are challenged to create meaningful work with artistic integrity and social purpose.

MICA’s Film & Video Program offers opportunities to explore documentary, experimental, and fictional filmmaking, through analog and digital processes. Each student is encouraged to push creative boundaries and develop a portfolio. The program emphasizes student centered storytelling, learning a holistic approach to filmmaking, understanding and demonstrating through hands‑on learning and practice the roles throughout the entire production pipeline. Our curriculum covers creative and technical implementation of industry‑standard software, emerging digital and trusted legacy analog cinematic tools, and industry‑standard stages of production to prepare students for large collaborative productions and small independent projects.

Through Baltimore’s vibrant film community, students create valuable real-world opportunities and networks to launch their careers as visual storytellers.

The shared Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and MICA Film Centre is situated inside the historic Centre Theatre in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District, a neighborhood adjacent to MICA’s main campus. Students studying at the Film Centre engage with a collaborative network of media practitioners, and gain from their immersion in Baltimore’s vibrant arts scene as they prepare for sustainable careers in film and media. The Centre offers a full suite of production and post‑production resources and houses the college’s main sound stage.

Job Description:

Full-time Principal Faculty teach 3 courses per semester, ranging from introductory First Year Experience (FYE) to graduate coursework, participate in departmental service, undertake committee membership, and are expected to maintain an ongoing professional practice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching 6 studio classes per academic year, (3 Fall, 3 Spring)
• Teach a range of courses in Undergraduate Film & Video or college wide related courses
• Work collaboratively with program Faculty, Department Chairs and Film Centre staff to meet student academic needs
• Mentor and advise students, fostering their creative and professional development.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, including but not limited to program
• development, assessment, strategic planning, and admissions.
• Active participation in institutional service including curriculum and program
• development, assessment, student programs and strategic planning; and 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:

• A terminal degree (MFA, PhD) in Film, Media Production, Video Art or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 3 years or more of experience teaching at the college level with a passion for education
• A record of professional creative accomplishment in filmmaking showing technical and conceptual expertise, as well as recognition through film festivals, distribution, screenings/exhibitions or other avenues.
• Proficiency with relevant digital industry‑standard production software including the Adobe Creative Suite. As well as command of digital equipment including cameras, sound stage control panels, and editing suite hardware.
• Strong communication, demonstration, and facilitation skills
• Expertise in either narrative fiction, documentary or experimental film
• Demonstrated knowledge of film theory and history
• Strong desire to integrate new technologies and equipment into practice and education
• Expertise with core film and video industry production frameworks (pre through post production)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in virtual production and real‑time environments
• Experience in visual effects and computational/AI‑enabled creative tools
• Proficiency with 16mm film cameras and film editing
• Experience with evolving distribution and audience platforms.

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.

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 a 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 (30) 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.
• 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)

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory Background Check

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.

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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.