Adjunct Faculty, Film and Video

Position

Part‑time faculty appointment in the Film and Video Program at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

This faculty position will teach a minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 6 credits per semester in Film and Video. The candidate should be capable of teaching various levels of the undergraduate program and have experience with all stages of filmmaking, spanning pre‑production, production, and post‑production.

Faculty should also have a broad understanding of the role of film and the moving image in contemporary culture, art, and commerce. Please review the online course descriptions for possible placement options.

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in film, video, digital media, a related visual arts field, or professional achievements in filmmaking or moving image art equivalent to an MFA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital filmmaking processes and tools in contemporary moving image art practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge in cinematic history, theory, and criticism.
• A record of professional accomplishment, as demonstrated by an online portfolio of professional work and record of exhibition and/or publication.

• Satisfactory Background Check.

$4,515.00 - $7,656.00 commensurate with experience and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The part‑time faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.

While performing the duties, 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 may at times lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (may be adjusted depending on position).

The work environment may expose the employee to weather conditions present at the time. The noise level is usually moderate to high.

• 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). 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 MICA, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. They will not be considered for any job for which they have not specifically applied. MICA does 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 an applicant needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, they may contact Human Resources at 410‑225‑2363.