Director of Education [University of Oklahoma – Norman]

The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma seeks a Director of Education to develop and oversee a dynamic and innovative program to engage the museum’s diverse audience, which includes school children, public school teachers, families, university students, faculty, and staff, and senior citizens. The Director of Education will collaborate with the museum staff and the university community to develop both ongoing educational programming for audiences of all ages and exhibition-related programming, such as lectures, film/videos series, symposia, gallery talks, and other interpretive materials. Working closely with the departments of curatorial, communication, and public engagement, the Director of Education also helps to shape the museum experience through classroom-based programs, workshops, and new technological approaches. Evaluation of programs and interpretive materials is an essential duty of the position, and the Director of Education will be expected to analyze the efficacy of all educational initiatives to assure programming provides appropriate and engaging experiences for all patrons. A review of existing programs and the development of new approaches will be important to the growth and enrichment of the museum experience. The Director of Education supervises the educational department staff and volunteers to provide high-quality programs consistent with the museum’s mission and vision. This position recruits and supervises a vibrant docent program, ensuring that all volunteers are trained, motivated, and appreciated for the service they provide as volunteers.A knowledge of current pedagogical practices in museum education and a working knowledge of art history is essential.

Applicants MUST apply for this position online at https://jobs.ou.edu searching for job requisition 21754 or use the quick link jobs.ou.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=88036. For further information on this or other OU job opportunities, please call (405) 325-1826, or access our web site athttp://hr.ou.edu/. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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