Full-Time Faculty in Film and Video

Position :  Full-Time Faculty in Film and Video

Department :  Film and Video

FLSA Status :   Exempt

Reports to :  Chair, Film and Video

Position :

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Film and Video. We are seeking a versatile educator with deep expertise in narrative production and contemporary media industry practices, and invested in reimagining MICA’s undergraduate and graduate programs to align with the evolving landscape of the film and television industries. Candidates should have fluency in advanced digital processes and techniques and the workflows used in narrative production. We are especially interested in candidates with knowledge of subfields that include virtual filmmaking, title design and visual effects. Experience in both film and television is a plus, as well as episodic formats, and the ability to work with media producers in other disciplines, including our game design and interactive media faculty and our faculty in creative media production. MICA sits within Baltimore’s robust media production ecosystem and provides opportunities for candidates to partner with a range of media studios and independent filmmakers across the greater metro area. We invite applications from working film and media artists who have a demonstrated commitment to education to join our faculty with a preferred start date of August 1, 2026.

About Film and Video at MICA :

As a small, private art and design school with a rich legacy of experimentation and community-oriented practice, MICA is reimagining media education. At the undergraduate level, MICA offers a co-major in Film and Video that integrates with the BFA Creative Media Production; at the graduate level, MICA offers an MFA Filmmaking that features a unique collaboration with the Maryland Film Festival and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Theatre. These undergraduate and graduate programs sit alongside the college’s offerings in Game Design and Interactive Arts as part of a convergent media hub for emerging creative industries at the JHU-MICA Film Centre. MICA is also relaunching its BFA Film and Video, and is looking for faculty who can actively engage in the revision, development and delivery of a newly designed production curriculum that can respond to current industry practices in film and television.

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Film Centre is situated inside the historic Centre Theatre in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District, a neighborhood adjacent to MICA's main campus. Students studying at the Film Centre engage with a collaborative network of media practitioners, and gain from their immersion in Baltimore’s vibrant arts scene as they prepare for sustainable careers in film and media. The Centre offers a full suite of production and post-production resources and houses the college’s main sound stage.

Job Description :

Teach 3 courses per semester, ranging from introductory to thesis-level coursework in film and television at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, full-time faculty members at MICA participate in departmental service, undertake committee membership, and are expected to maintain an ongoing professional practice.

Responsibilities Include :

Teaching six studio classes per academic year, (3 Fall, 3 Spring).

Teach a range of courses in film and video, including both foundational and advanced topics.

Develop and implement a curriculum that integrates film and video production principles with emerging technologies and practices.

Mentor and advise students, fostering their creative and professional development.

Contribute to departmental initiatives, including but not limited to program development, assessment, and strategic planning.

Active participation in departmental and institutional service including curriculum and program development, assessment, and strategic planning; and college-wide committees and initiatives that promote shared governance

Maintain an active professional practice and / or research agenda that informs teaching and contributes to the field.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree (BFA, BA, BS) in Film, Television, Video Production or related field

A record of professional accomplishment demonstrating a breadth of media practice

Proficiency with relevant industry-standard production software

Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills

Demonstrated knowledge of media practice, theory and history

Familiarity with core film and video production frameworks

Teaching experience at the college level beyond graduate assistantships, with a proven ability to teach foundational methods and first-year students through advanced courses

Personal commitment to teaching using pedagogical approaches relevant to our student body

Preferred Qualifications :

A terminal degree (MFA, PhD) in Film, Television, Video Production or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Proven track record facilitating collaborative teamwork

Expertise in one or more specialized areas such as : cinematography, editing, virtual production or visual effects

Experience with or interest in integrating new technologies (e.g., virtual production) into media practice and education

Knowledgeable about contemporary industry practices

Shows promise or proven ability to enrich the strategic aims for the Department and the College

Additional Information :  The faculty are represented by the SEIU Local 500.

Salary :   Commensurate with experience and college policy ranging from $56,246 to 146,325. Excellent benefits package.

Apply :  The College will review applications as received. Materials received before January 5, 2026 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.

Application Instructions :

Applications MUST be initiated via the MICA website ( https : / / www.mica.edu / about-mica / offices-divisions / human-resources / careers-at-mica / ) and include :

Cover letter outlining your interest in the position, your vision for the future of media education, and teaching philosophy

Comprehensive CV with list of creative works

Names and contact information including address, phone and email for three references.

During your application on MICA’s website, you will be redirected to Slideroom to upload supporting materials as directed below. After you have uploaded your materials on Slideroom, please complete your application on MICA’s website.

Slideroom :   You will be asked to login or create a login and submit the following :

A link to a portfolio or reel demonstrating your creative work submitted as a PDF with descriptions and URLs of relevant media projects.

Conditions of Employment :

Conditions : Satisfactory Background Check

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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)