Hofstra University Hiring for Museum Educator (Part-Time) at Hempstead, NY Full Time

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Museum Educator (Part-Time)

Position Number:

896495

School/Division:

Office of the Provost (division)

Department:

Hofstra University Museum of Art

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The Hofstra University Museum of Art (HUMA) is an AAM accredited fine art museum, with two gallery spaces and an outdoor sculpture collection located on the 240 acre campus of Hofstra University. HUMA is an Integral part of the educational, pedagogical, and cultural life of the University as well as the greater New York metropolitan region.Reporting to the Director of Education at the Hofstra University Museum of Art, the Part-time Museum Educator will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Art Travelers through Time: Literacy and History through Art program, which began in 2008. This grant funded, object-based education program targets 3rd grade students and their study of “Communities Around the World.” Art Travelers engage students in a hands-on study of art and objects from Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Central and South America, found in our collection. The Part-Time Museum Educator will develop curriculum for additional P-12 school programs, including current exhibition-based lessons centered on close-looking and artmaking. In addition, the Part-time Museum Educator will be available to lead other group visits to the museum.This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours a week. In addition to teaching in the Museum galleries, the position requires some travel (reimbursable) to and from local schools. The hours for this position are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm, when public schools are in session. This position is grant funded and has an appointment period of January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with a fellow Museum Educator to develop curriculum – including research of art and objects from the Museum’s permanent collection for use in the program.
• Develops all teaching materials.
• Teaches lessons in school classrooms as well as in the Museum galleries.
• Collaborates with a fellow Museum Educator to develop exhibition-based gallery lessons – including research of exhibition art and artists and development of hands-on art activities.
• Leads other school and community group visits to the Museum.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years appropriate teaching experience required.
• A valid driver’s license and/or the ability to provide own transportation for travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with non-traditional, creative, and inquiry-based approaches to teaching is preferred.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and have demonstrated experience teaching the elementary school age population.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

10/30/2023

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$25.00 per hour