List HQ was asked by a colleague at MICA to disseminate this announcement of
an opening at the school. Hopefully this is of use to someone on this list.
http://www.mica.edu/hrnew/careers/
Maryland Institute College of Art Careers
Photography Chair & Faculty
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Photography
Locations: Baltimore, MD
Posted: Nov 21, '07
Type: Full-time
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Job Description:
The Photography Department of Maryland Institute College of Art invites applications for a full-time position with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution.
Begins: Fall, 2008. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator in photography and related media, and a working artist with a strong record of exhibitions and a demonstrated commitment to education. Administrative experience is required, as applicant must be capable of stepping into role as chairperson of MICA's photography department. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to
participate in departmental and institutional responsibilities such as advisement and committee service.
The Photography Department at MICA is a dynamic and well-established program with 6 committed full time faculty members and 125 majors. The facilities include comprehensive black and white, color, and digital laboratories, a shooting studio, and a wide array of camera equipment. The program is oriented toward photography as a fine art, with an additional emphasis on applied practice.
Requirements:
* Master of Fine Arts
* Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience
* Experienced educator in photography and related media
* Strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio of professional work
* Strong knowledge of digital and traditional color processes
* Active interest and knowledge of theoretical and conceptual themes in photographic history
* Working knowledge of black and white darkroom facilities and cameras
* Experience with administration of an academic department or arts organization
* Successful Candidate will be required to complete Employment and Education Verifications.
Valued but not required:
* Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience
MICA is an equal opportunity employer. As an education institution dedicated to individual development in the visual arts, MICA nurtures, supports, and celebrates diversity in all of its forms including aesthetic, cultural, philosophical, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and socio-economic. This requires that the College develops and maintains a diverse community of
trustees, administration, staff, faculty, and students; and that diversity is a fundamental philosophic value that informs the content of all of its programs and activities. MICA's commitment to diversity prepares its graduates to excel professionally and assume leadership roles in a global context.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package.
Additional Information:
Apply: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before February 1, 2008, are best assured of receiving full consideration, the position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
Submit online: CV; statement of teaching philosophy; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses for 3 references.
Submit by mail: one CD or DVD of 20 examples of your recent creative work and 20 examples of students' work to:
PHOTO SEARCH
c/o Photography Department
MICA
1300 Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Media should be formatted for Macintosh computers, and may include PowerPoint, QuickTime, Flash, PDF, or JPG files. Links to live URLs may be submitted as well, but will be considered as a secondary source. No slides or prints, please. Media will only be returned if a paid mailer is included.
Present Chair is Jack Wilgus. Link to his wewbsite: http://brightbytes.com/
