Museum Faculty

Museum Faculty Location Worcester, MA : 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

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at WAM:

At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.

Job Overview: To teach arts courses on a variety of media and subject matter to youth, teen, and/or adult students of 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:

• Teaching - 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.

• Class Management -
• Monitor class atmosphere and practice classroom management techniques to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Ensure the safety and care of students, staff, spaces, materials, tools, and resources of the Museum.
• Balance students' academic, social, and emotional needs equitably.

• Curriculum Development -
• Integrate the Museum's permanent collection/rotating exhibitions into classes. This includes research, developing engaging lessons, leading students on gallery visits, and facilitating group discussions.
• Review and update course materials for repeat classes (hand-outs, suggested texts, student supply lists) annually.
• Preparation-
• Prepare and submit course lesson plans; requests for models, equipment, and gallery visits; and other information on time.
• Complete material or resource prep in a timely manner before class.
• Retrieve supplies for youth classes and prepare studios for adult classes prior to class start time.

• Communication -
• Record attendance and return class rosters daily.
• Engage in regular and professional communications with staff, faculty, assistants, students, and students' caregiver(s).
• Inform Museum staff of absences, teaching scheduled makeup classes or providing a substitution plan in conversation with Museum staff.

• Attend paid training opportunities, open houses, and department meetings. Faculty are encouraged to attend other all-staff WAM meetings.
• Uphold WAM's mission, vision, and values as part of its strategic plan and DEAI initiatives.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

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

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.