Adjunct Faculty, Interactive Arts

** Position:
** Part-time appointment in Interactive Arts. The Interactive Arts Program of Maryland Institute College of Art invites applications for this part-time faculty position.

** Summary of

Essential Functions:

** The faculty position will teach minimum of 3 credits per semester at an art school nationally known for its dedication to teaching excellence, a rigorous liberal arts curriculum and the importance of the fine arts. The candidate will be capable of teaching various levels of the undergraduate program and be able to teach students various media, methods, concepts and technologies to create interactive and/or responsive installations.
The interdisciplinary nature of the Department and College requires that faculty maintain an active professional practice and meaningfully contribute in a variety of areas. 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 requirement and/or professional equivalent degree or industry standard qualification
* Knowledge or art practices related to interaction, immersion, and installations
* Applicants are encouraged to have a general proficiency in coding, electronics, projections, generative art, or sound
* Candidate must successfully complete a full background check
* Experience teaching  at the college-level beyond graduate assistantships is preferred.
* * 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 (amt) 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)
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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.
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