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: To provide instruction for undergraduate students in MICA’s new online Bachelor of Design: Interior Design program, which is launching in Fall of 2024. Program description: The purpose of the Bachelor’s of Design in Interior Design degree is to equip individuals with technical art and design skills to become interior designers while also preparing them to engage with interior design as a professional practice. The BDes also provides graduates with complex knowledge around the application of universal and human-centered design approaches in interior design projects. This program carefully balances design theory with applied, practical experience through studio courses, portfolio building, critiques, dynamic faculty, and industry partnerships. Summary of Essential Functions: Hold instructional class session once a week for 8-week terms Collaborate and coordinate with program leadership and other faculty Hold office hours once a week for the duration of the class Provide core instruction to satisfy primary learning objectives of course Provide timely feedback on and assessment of student work Work directly with the curriculum team - The curriculum team establishes program and course learning objectives, standardizes rubrics and syllabi, and assists in structuring course materials on Canvas Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare lesson plans for the duration of the course. This may include sourcing supplementary materials from diverse sources, ensuring course materials are relevant, up-to-date, and in alignment with program learning objectives. Deliver live lectures and/or facilitate synchronous class sessions for students once a week. A select group of courses will be asynchronous, and instructors in these courses will not need to deliver live lectures, but will be expected to record lectures. Grading, feedback, and assignment responsibilities are consistent with synchronous courses. Maintain consistent communication with students: Holding at least one hour of regular office hours every week. Replying to any student communication within 24 hours. Evaluate and provide feedback on student work. This includes providing timely written and/or recorded audio/video feedback via the LMS (Canvas) and keeping a current gradebook. Publish Canvas course and course materials in a timely manner, including syllabus, assignment descriptions, due dates, rubrics, and any other course resources. Updating the Canvas course throughout the term, including publishing class Zoom recordings, providing slide decks and other materials to students, and any revisions to assignments or due dates. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Interior Design subject matter. Applicants should have experience and expertise in at least one of the following areas of knowledge: Courses that are currently being staffed: Design Thinking and Strategy I Construction Documents Sustainability Universal Design and Accessibility Design Theory and Criticism Applicants should be comfortable with using technology in an online classroom setting. Applicants should be able to demonstrate pedagogical knowledge of their subject area. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in interior design, art and design, interior architecture or another related field 5 years of related professional experience Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field 10 years of related professional experience Teaching experience at a college level Conditions of Employment: Conditions: Satisfactory Background Check 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 per form the essential functions. ● 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. ● 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. ● Required MICA training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. 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. Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. 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.