Curator of Education

Job Title

Curator of Education

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office Of University Art Collects & Exhibits

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

 

Who we are

The mission of the University Art Galleries (UART) is to support the educational mission of Texas A&M University by providing impactful visual arts experiences to campus and regional community audiences in both the J. Wayne Stark Galleries and the Forsyth Galleries.  UART serves as steward of its collections, promoting arts advocacy and engagement across the university.

 

What we want

The Curator of Education and Public Programs is responsible to serve as the museum education programming coordinator for the Forsyth Galleries. Responsible for volunteer docent recruitment and training.

 

What you need to know

Salary:  $43,000-$50,000

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: May require occasional evening or weekend hours.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, museum studies or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of museum education experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop interpretation for a community with an emphasis on college student audience.

• Skill in judgment and decision making which will create a forward thinking and visitor focused environment.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in art history, art education, museum studies or related field.

• Three years of museum education experience.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Program Planning/Implementation:

• In consultation with the director, develops, coordinates, and implements museum educational programs, including tours, lectures, workshops for children and adults, special classes, lesson plans, exhibit guides and other print and electronic resources.

• Responsible for the Forsyth Galleries outreach to community audiences. This may require operation of a University or other motor vehicle.

• Teaches audiences in the museum, including adults, school groups, and college students.

• Promotes interdisciplinary collaborations, partnerships, and links with other university departments and community organizations.

Supervisory/Administrative:

• Recruits, trains, and oversees volunteers.

• Mentors student organizations/classes in the development of educational materials for special exhibitions. 

• In consultation with director, manages museum education budget.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.