John Walsh Fellowship in Museum Education
Yale University Art Gallery
Position Description:
The John Walsh Fellowship in Museum Education is a full-time, one-year fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, intended for an emerging museum educator interested in school, youth, and family teaching and learning in a university museum. The fellowship provides hands-on experience in interactive and interdisciplinary teaching with objects. The fellow will participate in the Wurtele Gallery Teacher training program and learn from museum educators about art-based pedagogies and the Yale University Art Gallery’s global collections. The position reports to the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education and works closely with colleagues and collaborators across Yale University and New Haven. The fellow will be a member of the Gallery’s Education Department and will gain familiarity with all aspects of the department’s operations. The fellow will participate in the Fellows Forum, an informal professional-development platform for fellows across the Gallery.
Reports to:
The Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education
Job Requirements & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include:
– Organizing and leading school, family, and youth programs (Stories and Art, Getting StARTed, Teen Program, and Family Day are among our current offerings)
– Teaching pre-K–12 guided visits in the museum and developing activities for in-gallery teaching
– Co-leading and leading teacher workshops and access programs
– Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
– M.A. in education, art history, anthropology, museum studies, studio art, or a related field
– At least one year of experience teaching with objects in a museum setting
– Experience working with pre-K–12 audiences
– Strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches to teaching with collections
– Excellent teaching, communication, interpersonal, research, and writing skills
– Demonstrated ability to communicate with children, teachers, and museum staff
– Ability to take initiative and identify next steps in projects and communications
The fellow must reside in the Greater New Haven area for the term of the fellowship. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with some evening and weekend work required. The work is in person and will entail movement among the open office space, the galleries, and the campus and community along with use of computer and audio/visual equipment.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the field of museum education. Foreign nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
Candidate Qualifications:
M.A. in education, art history, anthropology, museum studies, studio art, or a related field
At least one year of experience teaching with objects in a museum setting
Position Type:
Fellowship
Union Status:
Non-Union
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary or Compensation:
$50,000 – $56,000
Organization or Project Website:
https://artgallery.yale.edu/
Application Info:
Expected start date: summer 2024. Salary range: $50,000–$56,000 commensurate with education and experience; a competitive benefits package, including health insurance; a modest professional-development stipend, and reimbursement of relocation costs up to $1,000. For more details, visit https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs/benefits.
How to apply: Submit a CV with the names of three references and a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the fellowship. Email applications (in PDF format) to: Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education, jessica.sack@yale.edu, by Monday, March 18, 2024. Please send your email with the subject line “John Walsh Fellowship Application.”