Adjunct Faculty, MFA Graphic Design

Faculty Position

The faculty position includes teaching 3 credits per semester, in an area of specialization aligned with the course he or she is contracted to teach. 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 degree required
• Knowledge of contemporary graphic design practice.
• Demonstrated excellence as a graphic designer
• Candidate must successfully complete a full background check
• Experience teaching Graphic Design at the college-level beyond

Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory Background Check

Additional Information:

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and college policy.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical Demands:
  While performing the duties of the 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)
• 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)

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.