Museum Faculty

Description

Job Title: Museum Faculty

Employment Type: Part Time, Non-exempt 

Department: Studio Classes 

Division: Education & Experience 

Reports to: Manager of Studio Programs

Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Salary Range:  $26 - $40 hourly 

Starting Rate: $26 hourly

Job Overview: To teach arts courses on a variety of media and subject matter to youth, teen, and/or adult students with a range of experience levels; to remain current on new arts approaches, subjects, techniques, and teaching styles; and to support the facilitation of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) in Studio Programs. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Teach class(es) as agreed upon with the Manager of Studio Programs; give individual and group instruction as required by the medium/subject of the class.
• Practice classroom management techniques and monitor class atmosphere to encourage a positive learning environment for students.
• Ensure the safety and care of students, staff, spaces, materials, tools, and resources of the Museum.
• Equitably balance students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. 
• Develop curriculum that integrates the Museum’s permanent collection and rotating exhibitions into classes. This includes research, developing engaging lessons, leading students on gallery visits, and facilitating group discussions.
• Review and update course materials (hand-outs, suggested texts, student supply lists) for repeat classes annually.
• Prepare and submit course lesson plans; material and resource needs; requests for models, equipment, and gallery visits; and other information on time.
• Retrieve supplies for youth classes and prepare studios for adult classes prior to class start time.
• Engage in regular and professional communications with staff, faculty, assistants, students, and students’ caregiver(s).
• Record attendance and return class rosters daily.
• Proactively inform office staff of absences, teaching scheduled makeup classes or providing a substitution plan in conversation with Museum staff. 
• Attend paid training opportunities, open houses, and staff meetings.
• Uphold WAM’s mission, vision, and values as part of its strategic plan and DEAI initiatives. 
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Ability to work with and teach students from different ages and levels of artistic development
• Professional communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Strong knowledge of and experience in course materials to be taught
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion initiatives

Education and Experience: 

• A BA/BFA or equivalent teaching experience required.
• One to two years of experience teaching art or working in an educational setting; a practicing knowledge of art education and the media(s) and materials you will be teaching.