Part-Time Museum EducatorSchool/Division:Hofstra University Museum of ArtOffice:Hofstra University Museum of ArtFull-Time or Part-Time:Part-TimeAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:The Hofstra University Museum of Art (HUMA) is an AAM accredited fine art museum, with two gallery spaces and an outdoor sculpture collection located on the 240-acre campus of Hofstra University. HUMA is an integral part of the educational, pedagogical, and cultural life of the University as well as the greater New York metropolitan region.

Reporting to the Director of the Hofstra University Museum of Art, the Part-time Museum Educator will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Art Travelers through Time: Literacy and History through Art program. This grant funded, object-based education program targets 3rd grade students and teachers in local high-needs school districts. In collaboration with a fellow Museum Educator, this position will develop and implement the program, including curriculum development, materials development, teaching lessons in school classrooms as well as in the Museum galleries. In addition, the Part-time Museum Educator will be available to lead other group visits to the museum.

This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours a week. In addition to teaching in the Museum galleries, the position requires travel to and from local schools.

The hours for this position are Tuesday – Friday 9:00am -2:00pm, when public schools are in session. This position is grant funded and has an appointment period of September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022.




Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years active and appropriate teaching experience in a classroom or museum setting. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and have demonstrated experience teaching the elementary school age population. Demonstrated experience with non-traditional, creative and inquiry-based approaches to teaching is preferred. This position requires travel to and from local schools. A valid driver’s license and/or the ability to provide own transportation for travel is required.Application Instructions:Please email cover letter, resume and three references as PDF attachments to museumjobs@hofstra.edu and note “PT Museum Educator” in the subject line.

Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 07/09/2021Posting Number: 999899-21