The resident is expected to be an active member of the game, art, and design communities of the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Baltimore community at large. Applicants proposing projects which creatively engage our community will be given preference. MICA and the Interactive Arts Department are committed to enriching the diversity of our faculty and pedagogical viewpoints. Candidates who demonstrate an ability to forward these goals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and college policy, including an excellent benefits package. The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before March 15th, 2019, 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. AA/EOE. The successful candidate will be required to complete Employment and Education Verifications.

• An active professional practice which includes some combination of the following: game or play related projects, game research, released games or game scholarship.

• A diverse interest in games and play including tabletop games, games as art, games for change, urban games, etc…

• An active interest in teaching, with preference given to those having prior games-related experience including college-level teaching, workshop leading, or tutorial production.

• A detailed project proposal for work to be completed over the course of the residency.

Additionally Valued:

• A history of working across disciplines with other artists, designers, and those outside of the field of game design.

• A track record of working with nonprofits, government agencies, or companies on collaborative courses and projects.

• Experience that is informed by multiple worldviews; and approaches to theory that are inclusive of non-western cultures and practices.