The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University seeks dynamic and experienced manager of education.  With the opening in 2012 of its world-class museum, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Zaha Hadid, Michigan State has emerged as one of a handful of university museums devoted to international contemporary art. Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the manager of education works in close collaboration with the Curatorial Affairs team to develop educational and public programs for K-12 schools and educators, teens, and families in conjunction with the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum’s exhibitions and permanent collection.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Work closely with Director of Education to identify short- and long-term goals education including K-12 programs, professional development for educators, teen engagement, and family programs
  • Oversee the development, organization, and implementation of a range of educational offerings for schools, youth, and families, including programs, performances, and in-gallery experiences
  • Create interpretative materials, teaching guides, curriculum, and digital content that expands exhibition themes, engages target audiences, and ensures high quality visitor learning experience
  • Collaborate with K-12 teachers and administrators to develop age-appropriate, relevant, and integrated curriculum for in-school programs that aligns with state standards.
  • Expand informal and formal programing for K-12 students including school museum visits, after school programs, and summer camps
  • Facilitate professional development for K-12 teachers through workshops, symposia, and online content
  • Foster increased teen engagement through the creation of dynamic youth programs including a Teen Council
  • Assist Director of Education in recruitment and training of teen, student, and community volunteers and docents
  • Work with Director of Education to build university relationships that expand school, youth, and family programs through curricular connections with the College of Education, Department of Art, Art History, and Design, and MSU Child Development Laboratories, among others
  • Evaluate effectiveness, maintain statistics and attendance tracking, and prepare monthly/annual reports for all school, youth, and family programs
  • Maintain a visible presence in the local, state, and national art and museum education community, stay current with recent research and writing, collaborate and network with other museum educators
  • Work collaboratively with Director of Education to offer general education and public program support as assigned

All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system (MAP). The URL for this website is https://jobs.msu.edu and the posting number is ­­­­0866.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will have an undergraduate degree in art history, studio art, or art education (Master’s preferred) and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in museum setting, art education, or closely related field and a minimum of 2 years of planning and implementation of art-based programs, curriculum, and lesson plans.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree including background in studio art, art history, art education, or museum education; experience teaching art to adults and children; experience developing and implementing informal and formal programming in a museum or similar institution for K-12 students and adults; experience writing curriculum that aligns with state and national K-12 education standards; experience fostering relationships with other institutions and members of the community developing collaborative programs.

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