Full-Time Faculty, Photography + Media & Society (Interim)

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we 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. Expectations for the Role As is typical for graduate programs with one full-time faculty member who is also the director – while on sabbatical, Bill will retain (1)leadership of the admissions process in spring 2026, and (2) serve as consultant on contracting and budget matters over the spring andsummer. You will assume the other half of a director’s responsibilities – specifically, those relating to the day-to-day operation of theprogram – including: advising & mentoring the graduate students, representing P M&S at required Graduate Studies and institutional meetings, managing the Graduate Program Assistant, contracting & making payments to vendors and guests, participating in student recruitment activities, maintaining the program space & equipment, and, with the support of Office of Graduate Studies staff and campus partners: managing the program facilities, program expenditures (including supplies), and program participation in MICA GRAD SHOW 2026. You are required to fulfill other duties as specified in the MICA Faculty Handbook. Such obligations include, but are not limited to: program meetings, divisional/institutional committee service, graduate faculty meetings, and cyclical College events such as orientation, openhouse, and commencement. Note as well that you are expected to participate in Commencement; specific dates will be shared with you inadvance. Spring semester classes are scheduled to begin on January 20, 2026. As appropriate for the director-level work outlined above, you will have director-level access in Workday, and will be provided with a MICAPurchase Card (“p-card”). Please see also the attached general description of Graduate Director Responsibilities, for your reference. 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.