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. Job Description Part-time appointment in the MA in Social Design (MASD) graduate program, invites applications for a part-time faculty position. The faculty position will teach six credits for the
Spring 2024 term at an art school nationally known for valuing the arts as an avenue for social change, a dedication to teaching excellence, and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. MASD seeks a candidate with solid teaching experience and a distinguished professional career in the space of design and social impact, social innovation or a related field. The MASD curriculum is built around a set of core competencies
with corresponding learning outcomes, each with elements of theory, practice and reflection: theory: students are exposed to theoretical frameworks & definitions through a combination of readings, critical discussion, writing and critique; practice: students are exposed to a variety of contexts and design challenges in order to put theory and models into practice in and outside of the classroom, as well as through a
self-directed capstone project; reflection: students critically reflect on the work of others, of their peers, and of themselves in order to develop their own unique voice, perspective and practice in social design. Qualified candidates should be engaged in both theoretical/experimental explorations of social design practice and experienced in the processes and practical applications to real-world problems.
Candidates should have experience with multidisciplinary teams, collaborative projects, and engaging multiple stakeholders and communities. Additionally, candidates should possess a solid understanding of various methods of design practice and research, including human-centered design. The candidate is expected to provide students with inspiration, leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance. The faculty position
will teach both MASD Seminar (3 credits) and Studio (3 credits) in collaboration with the graduate program director. Students in the MASD program are encouraged to work towards tangible solutions in collaboration with other institutions, organizations, and community members and with visiting faculty and scholars from different disciplines and backgrounds. The faculty position will be responsible for helping to guide
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