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Posted: 24-Jun-23
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R248
Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we value diversity and 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.
General purpose:
MICAâs 5-week Pre-College Art and Design Residency Program is an intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high school art student to thinking like an artist making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. Designed for rising juniors and seniors, students may select to take a 2-week course (1 credit), and/or a 3-week course (2-credits). These options give students the opportunity to select an experience that fits their schedule and needs. In conjunction with MICAâs Mission and Vision, our program provides a welcoming environment for all students through an inclusive community that values students of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientations and expressions, creative abilities, religious faiths, political affiliations, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Summary of Essential Functions:
Serve in the role of classroom instructor for the Pre-College Art and Design Residency program
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Deliver specific content as related to the course assigned
Deliver content that is designed specifically for a teen audience
Prepare and submit a syllabus and materials list to the Academic Coordinator within stated deadlines
Coach and collaborate with assigned Teaching Assistant to support student learning during class and studio
Exercise classroom management, interventions and support as needed
Keep record of student progress and grades in alignment with MICAâs faculty handbook
Keep accurate attendance records
Supervise students at all times during scheduled class, or field trips
Prepare students for the end of session exhibition
Attend all scheduled faculty meetings
Plan, attend and supervise students on all scheduled field trips
Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of specific art or design content area and age appropriate 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:
Bachelorâs Degree
Demonstrated experience teaching in the grades 9-12 setting, higher education, or equivalent
As a maker/artist/designer in the course content
Preferred qualifications:
Masterâs 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.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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.
