Art Faculty
Job Description: Teaching Artists and Art Historians
Reports to: Director of Education and Community Engagement
Position Summary
The Hunterdon Art Museum is seeking experienced teaching artists who will bring creativity, great
teaching skills, and a positive attitude to our education program for adults and kids. We employ
outstanding staff and instructors who will support and enhance our mission. Resumes are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Work Schedule
Days, evenings, and weekend positions are available.
Responsibilities
• Work with the Education Coordinator and Director of Education and Community Engagement to create new, exciting studio art classes as well as art appreciation classes.
• Create a positive, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
• Be creative in your approach to teaching.
• Responsible for setting up and cleaning up your classroom/space as well as maintaining the studio
organization system.
• Create lesson plans, materials lists, and program descriptions.
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent teaching skills in one or more of the following mediums and/or processes: drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, jewelry design, fiber arts, non-darkroom photo, and art history. Other arts-related areas considered.
•Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently
•Must be a team player, friendly, and have the ability to work with students with varying skill levels.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $32.00 per hour for classes, $35.00 per hour for workshops
• Teaching Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Education: Art-related Degree (Preferred)
Work Location: HAM and sometimes at community organizations and schools offsite.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and proposal for a class or workshop.
Proposal should include: title, 2-3 sentence description, age range, image, materials list, and brief bio.
Donna de Ville, Director of Education and Community Engagement
Hunterdon Art Museum (HAM) seeks to recruit and employ outstanding staff and instructors who will
support and enhance our mission. In accordance with that goal, final candidates must successfully
complete a background check prior to being employed. Background checks, which may include
verification of employment history, Social Security number, and a criminal records search, are normally
completed before an offer of employment is made. HAM will keep confidential all information gathered
in background checks and will use the information solely for the purpose of establishing suitability for
employment in a particular position.
The Hunterdon Art Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.