Maryland Institute College of Art is hiring: Full-Time Faculty, Illustration in

****Job Title:** Full-Time Faculty in Illustration **Department:** Illustration **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Reports to:** Chair of Illustration**MICA is recognized for the quality of its fine art and design programs at national and international levels, its dedication to student learning and teaching excellence, a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, and for preparing students for successful creative careers. We invite applications from working illustrators who have a demonstrated commitment to education to join our faculty with a preferred start date of August 1, 2026.**Position**:** **The Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA)** **invites applications for a Full-time Faculty position in the Illustration Department with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution.****The program is well recognized as a leader in undergraduate education. As the largest major department of the College, it supports a wide variety of illustration practices and professional pathways for students from across the globe. Our facilities include comprehensive dedicated studio spaces, computer labs, classrooms and an array of supporting equipment. **Job Description**:******Responsibilities Include:****Minimum Requirements**:***** Bachelor’s degree* Strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and a selected client list of record or equivalent professional experience* Teaching experience at the college level beyond graduate assistantships* Personal commitment to teaching on a college level using pedagogical approaches that are relevant and responsive to our student body* Accomplished in a broad range of illustration market sectors and/or related professional illustration sectors* Capable of teaching at all levels of undergraduate art & design education including MICA’s First Year Experience* Project management skills — the ability to coordinate community-based projects, class-sized collaborative events, and/or research* Ability to work in a collaborative environment, participating in advising, institutional and departmental committee service, and scheduled departmental and student activities**Preferred Qualifications**:***** MFA, MA degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field* Knowledgeable about contemporary and historic illustration, art and theory and their relationship to broader social, cultural, economic, scientific, and technological contexts* Shows promise or proven ability to enrich the strategic aims of the department and the College**Salary:** Commensurate with experience and college policy ranging from $56,246 to 146,325. Excellent benefits package.* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position, teaching philosophy, and thoughts on the role of art and design in contemporary society* Comprehensive CV* Names and contact information including address, phone and email for three references.* *Physical Demands:* While performing the duties of a 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 (amt) 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)* *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, moderate, or high).* *Required training:* Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)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. #J-18808-Ljbffr