Adjunct Faculty, Professional Studio

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

12d

About The Position

MICA is seeking experienced expert instructors to develop and deliver engaging Professional Studio courses for creative professionals. The Professional Studio supports the development and upskilling of creative professionals through targeted courses, workshops, and credentials focused on applied skills, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and creative innovation. Courses should prepare artists, designers, and cultural producers to thrive in an evolving creative economy, with an emphasis on marketable skills, workforce development, and future-market relevance. The instructor will develop high-quality, practical courses drawing on deep professional expertise in one or more areas of the creative economy. Course content and materials should be current, industry-relevant, aligned with market demands, and applicable to national and international markets. Instruction may be delivered synchronously, asynchronously, or on campus. The instructor will foster a supportive learning environment, assess student work, provide timely feedback, mentor students in career development and professional practice, and collaborate with Professional Studio leadership and program staff to align courses with program goals and prepare materials for delivery. Employment is part-time and adjunct. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Required training includes Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, and Personal Protection Equipment. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the job’s essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, balance, stoop, talk, and hear, and may occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; workplace noise is usually minimal to moderate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in a creative industry or related field.
Extensive professional experience in one or more relevant areas of the creative economy.
Ability to work successfully with adult learners, emphasizing hands-on, practical applications.
Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas and virtual conferencing platforms.
Strong understanding of the creative economy and its evolving demands, including workforce development and upskilling.
Ability to design and deliver content relevant to national and international markets.
Satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
At least 10 years of professional experience.
Prior experience teaching or developing content for adult learners in a university setting or corporate training environment.
Experience in asynchronous and/or online course delivery.

Responsibilities

Design and develop course content aligned with Professional Studio criteria: upskilling, marketable skill development, and practical application.
Create a course structure and pedagogical approach suitable for synchronous, asynchronous, or on-campus delivery.
Develop learning materials, including syllabi, learning modules, lesson plans, video lectures, interactive exercises, assignments, and real-world case studies.
Keep course materials current, industry-relevant, aligned with market demands, and relevant to national and international markets.
Design and implement assessments, including project-based assignments, critical analysis, and peer review, to demonstrate acquisition of marketable skills.
Deliver instruction and foster an active, supportive learning environment in which students can ask questions and participate fully.
For asynchronous courses, maintain a consistent presence in the online classroom and provide student support and guidance.
For synchronous courses, lead engaging sessions that promote discussion and applied learning.
Provide timely, constructive feedback on student assignments, projects, and portfolios, and maintain accurate grade records.
Serve as a professional expert and mentor, guiding students in career development and professional practice.
Communicate with students about course activities and learning.
Collaborate with Professional Studio leadership to define learning outcomes and align course content with program goals.
Work with instructional designers or program staff to prepare course materials for delivery.