EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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At MIAD, we prepare students to become forward-thinking, creative practitioners in the visual arts. We invite you to learn more about opportunities for employment in our learning-centered and student-focused community.
Director of Marketing & Communication
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) seeks a strategic, resourceful Director of Marketing & Communications, reporting directly to the President. The Director leads the college’s marketing and communications efforts, including brand strategy, social media, print and web materials, media relations, and crisis communications, with a strong focus on enrollment goals and recruitment priorities.
For more information, download the position announcement. Initial review of applicants will begin November 16, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled.
Data Analyst & Title III Manager
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) seeks a Data Analyst & Title III Project Manager to oversee Title III-funded initiatives aimed at enhancing academic success and student retention, and to conduct institutional data analysis to support grant goals. This position is responsible for overall project management, planning and implementation, maintenance of records, communication/reporting, including personnel and budget management, evaluation, and compliance for the Title III grant. This position reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and works closely with the President and leadership to achieve Title III goals and objectives.
For more information, download the position announcement. Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may begin immediately. For priority consideration, please apply by November 9, 2026. MIAD may fill the position before that date, so early application is encouraged. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Assistant Director of Building & Grounds
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) seeks an Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds to help maintain a safe, clean, functional, and welcoming campus. Reporting to the Director of Buildings and Grounds, this hands-on position supports building maintenance, preventive maintenance, facilities projects, and daily department operations. The Assistant Director directly supervises housekeeping staff and provides direction to maintenance personnel as assigned by the Director.
MIAD’s facilities include classrooms, studios, workshops, laboratories, wood and metalworking areas, a foundry, welding areas, dining spaces, offices, and common areas. The Assistant Director works with campus departments, employees, and outside contractors to keep these spaces ready for teaching, learning, and events.
For more information, download the position announcement. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 2, 2026, for priority consideration.
Accepting Applications for Adjunct Faculty
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) invites applications for qualified adjunct instructors to teach a variety of courses across its curriculum. Opportunities include fine arts and design practices at all undergraduate levels of study, as well as courses in Critical Studies (Natural Sciences, Writing, Humanities and Art History).
Applicants will be reviewed based on areas of expertise and instructional interest. Qualified candidates will be contacted as college needs are identified. MIAD prioritizes faculty who lead engaging, inquiry-based classes, employ active learning strategies, and foster critical and creative learning environments.
For more information, download the position announcement. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. MIAD’s needs shift each academic year. Submitted materials will be kept on file and reviewed as needs arise.
About MIAD
For over 50 years, the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) has provided a transformative creative education, igniting curiosity through art, design, and service. As Wisconsin’s leading private, nonprofit art and design college, MIAD prepares students for diverse, fulfilling, and financially rewarding careers through innovative, entrepreneurial thinking in a student-focused community.
Today, MIAD enrolls over 800 students annually in its nationally ranked BFA programs, including Communication Design, Illustration, Animation Track (Illustration), Product Design, Fashion and Apparel Design, Fine Art + New Studio Practice, and Interior Architecture and Design. Student enrollment has grown 40% in the past decade, with a strong emphasis on innovation, empathy, and community engagement.
Beyond the classroom, MIAD fosters cultural experiences and community impact through robust youth programs, nonprofit partnerships, and corporate collaborations, strengthening Milwaukee’s creative economy.
Looking forward, MIAD remains a dynamic educational and creative force, addressing broad societal needs through action, intention, and expression.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MIAD is committed to a teaching, learning, and working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. The college prohibits students, employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors from engaging in discrimination and harassment based on any individual’s age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, religion, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off MIAD premises during nonworking hours, and any other legally protected characteristic. This prohibition applies to all of MIAD’s educational programs and activities—including admissions—as well as all employment actions, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and benefits.