Gallery Educator, University Audiences; non-student position

Job Posting

Title:

Gallery Educator, University Audiences (non-student position)

Hiring Department: Jack S Blanton Museum of Art

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 17, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly's monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds by Snohettain 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum's role in the community.

There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve. With a proven track record as a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts.

The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents. No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community. We invite you to view and apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Blanton Museum of Art on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin is currently recruiting a small team of experienced teachers to create and facilitate learning experiences for UT students that feature Blanton exhibitions and collections.

The Blanton has established an active teaching program that attracts approximately 15,000 university students from a wide range of academic disciplines. While the Blanton team works to recruit permanent educational leadership after recent staff transitions, a new cohort of part-time educators will serve the needs of faculty and students teaching for the upcoming academic year.

This position requires intellectual and social flexibility, an ability to warmly welcome and engage students who may have limited prior experience of museums, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Creative thinking, positive attitude, and an understanding of the power of art are essential to success in this work.

• After being assigned a group visit by the Manager of Group Visits, review course syllabi and discuss goals for class visits directly with the course leader.
• Design and facilitate in-gallery interactive, object-based learning experiences that respond to course goals.
• Contribute to the development of university teaching reports for Blanton and UT senior leadership and external institutional lenders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• MA in Art History or other humanities discipline
• Teaching experience at the University of Texas at Austin
• Gallery teaching experience
• Experience in museums or other informal educational settings

• PhD in Art History or other humanities discipline
• More than 5 years of gallery teaching experience at the Blanton Museum of Art, including engaging and teaching university-level audiences
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary commitments

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

$22-28 per hour depending on qualifications

• Standard office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• May walk and stand for long periods

• Appointment is for 20 hours per week from 8/17/26 until 4/30/27
• Must be available Tuesday through Friday between 10am-5pm for in-gallery teaching
• Some flexibility in schedule, depending on the demand for museum visits

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 professional references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer…