The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), founded in 1826, is consistently ranked among the very top tier of visual arts colleges in the nation and enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students. MICA offers programs of study leading to the BFA, MA, MAT, and MFA degrees, as well as post-baccalaureate certificate programs and a full slate of credit and noncredit courses for adults, college-bound students, and children. MICA is also recognized as an important cultural resource for the Baltimore/Washington region, sponsoring many public and community-outreach programs, including more than 100 exhibitions by students, faculty, and nationally and internationally known artists annually, as well artists' residencies, film series, lectures, readings, performances.
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The faculty member will teach eighteen credits per year (three courses 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 may be expected to teach one or two classes per year in Foundation. The candidate will be capable of teaching all levels of the undergraduate program, be proficient in traditional techniques, and have a broad understanding of new approaches to Animation.
Requirements:
All candidates should have:
- A strong animation background with demonstrated mastery of animation principles
- MFA degree or equivalent in Animation or a related field OR Bachelor's degree with exceptional experience
- Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience strongly preferred
- Experience in the animation industry is highly valued
- Familiarity with various production environments
- Knowledge of cinema and animation history
- An active creative practice with a significant exhibition/production record
- A personal artistic vision that is reflected in their teaching philosophy
- Candidate must successfully complete a full background check
Additional Information:
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package.
For the full job description and list of requirements, visit the job description on the MICA website at: http://839iat.se/MICA-job |
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TO APPLY:
Visit www.micahr.slideroom.com. You will be asked to login or create a login. Once you have logged in, please follow these instructions. Instructions will also be posted in SlideRoom as you are applying.
Submit online: One multi-page PDF document.
The multi-page PDF document should include:
- Letter of application to include statement describing areas of expertise and professional accomplishments
- Comprehensive CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Links to online work samples (please embed urls within the PDF document)
- Links to samples of student work (optional)
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