Staff
Biodesign Curriculum Development Partner
Baltimore, MD · Staff+ · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$15k-$25kDetected 30 days ago
Computer VisionResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking
About the role
- Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA.
- Candidates who are interested in teaching Biodesign at MICA are encouraged to note this in their application.
Responsibilities
- Build an understanding of the existing and thus-far planned Biodesign program at MICA.
- Work with internal partners from other academic departments and
- Assist the ECB in developing the structure and content of the Biodesign Graduate program.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Submit a single PDF document that including:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Masters degree or higher in art, design, bio-science, or other relevant field (or commensurate experience)
- 1+ year experience teaching biodesign (or closely related field)
- Demonstrated experience in curricular development
- Undergraduate Co-Major, a Graduate Degree, and a Research Agenda.
- The Undergraduate Biodesign Co-Major, is built upon 10+ years of Biodesign teaching at MICA and has been fully approved for launch AY27.
- The Biodesign Graduate Degree is currently under development, with internal and external approvals targeted for AY26, and planned launch in Fall 2027.
- Contribute materials required for internal and external approval of the Biodesign Graduate program.
- Develop information for select Graduate courses as required for creating the course listing and degree plan template, including course title, description, etc.
- A minimum of three on-site work periods will be required, spread throughout the development process
- 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)
Nice to have
- A terminal degree in art, design, bio-science, or other relevant field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Apply: The College will review applications as received.
- Materials received before November 21st, 2025 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:
- Cover Letter identifying your qualifications, experience, and what interests you about this position
- Comprehensive CV
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience with salary range from $15,000-$25,000 during the appointment term - Part Time/Exempt
Benefits
- 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)
- Serve as a thought partner for imagining the future of Biodesign education.
- Part-Time schedule, with flexible working hours, aligned to a calendar of deliverables
- This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Company info
- 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.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise).
This listing is sourced directly from Staff's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.