Curator of Education, Jundt

Title: Curator of Education, Jundt

VP Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Jundt Museum

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

The Curator of Education is responsible for shaping and leading the museum’s education initiatives, ensuring its programs remain dynamic and relevant to both the GU community and a wide range of external audiences in support of the mission of the museum and the university.

• 60% - Museum Education
  • Develop and implement strategies for integrating museum-based learning into GU courses via outreach and by partnering with faculty.
  • Recruit, organize, implement, and lead the museum’s volunteer docent program.
  • Establish, organize, implement, supervise, and lead a student engagement program, providing student‑focused educational events and internship opportunities.
  • Plan, implement, and supervise programs and tours via partnerships and relationships with K-12 teachers.
  • Deliver exhibition‑ and collection‑related on‑site tours to groups of all ages, as necessary.
  • Assist and/or lead in the development of educational materials to accompany exhibitions and the permanent collection; these materials may include, but are not limited to, educators’ guides, packets, family guides, special brochures, online materials, social media, videos, and articles.
  • Develop, research, and implement innovative educational programming for broad and diverse audiences; these programs may include, but are not limited to, lectures, seminars, symposia, workshops, family activities, and student activities.
• 30% - Outreach and other duties
  • Assist the director as a liaison with the academic and civic communities for public relations and special programs.
  • Function as a curator for certain special, temporary exhibitions.
  • Assist in processing online paperwork, contracts, invoices, and documentation for speakers, guest artists, and educational program supplies and partners.
  • Participate in museum networks, national and regional conferences, and professional development opportunities.
  • Monitor evolving best practices in museum education, college and K-12 student engagement, and art‑ and object‑based pedagogy.
  • Evaluate and assess all educational programs.
  • Assist in fundraising and grant writing, especially for educational programs.
• 10% - Perform other duties as assigned and as necessary in support of the mission of the museum and of the university.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Master's Degree

1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

• Master’s degree in museum studies, art history, art, or museum education.
• One year experience in a museum education department.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for educational programming and office work.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously yet in a timely manner.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Astute attention to confidentiality.
• Contribute as an optimistic, thoughtful, clear, honest, service‑oriented member of the museum staff and of the university in relationship with faculty, staff, students, visitors, and community members.
• Clear understanding of the mission of the museum and of Gonzaga University.

• Doctoral degree in art education or a field related to art‑based museum education.
• Three or more years of experience in a museum education department, especially in a university museum.
• Experience in grant writing.
• Ability to teach as an adjunct in museum studies, museum education, and/or art education.
• Strong understanding of educational pedagogy, learning styles, and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of printmaking techniques.

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