Students from the UW Lab School show their enthusiasm for the Ann Simpson Artmobile
The Art Museum currently has a job opening for the Ann Simpson Artmobile Curator position. This is a 3/4 time (30 hours/week), benefited position. Details about the job are below, or you can visit the
HR website, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. If you're enthusiastic about sharing original art with people across the state, consider applying for this creative and dynamic job!
The
University of Wyoming Art Museum (UAM) seeks a creative,
self-motivated, team-player as curator for the Ann Simpson Artmobile
Program. This position is 30 hours per week. The schedule varies month
to month and requires extensive travel throughout Wyoming.
Duties include developing, implementing and assessing curricula for
Artmobile tours, lectures and programs for pre-K through adult
audiences; ensuring that all Artmobile programming is aligned with the
UAM philosophy of Museum as Classroom; conducting related art-making
activities; assessing curricular needs for specific locations and
designing individualized programming in conjunction with local
educators. This position assists in the curation of Artmobile
exhibitions.
The Artmobile curator co-operatively designs, plans and implements
the Annual Summer Teaching Institute with the education team.
Administrative duties include organizing and scheduling, on average, 20
Artmobile trips statewide yearly; maintaining the budget; and managing
travel according to UW procedures. The curator coordinates publicity and
promotion for the program.
The curator drives the Artmobile van throughout Wyoming;
loads/unloads, installs/deinstalls, and secures the exhibition at each
site. The position represents UW to audiences and individuals, promoting
programs, resources and events; and attends and participates in
professional conferences, symposia and other pertinent meetings.
Requirements: Undergraduate degree in art studio, art education, art
history or related field. Knowledge of museum professional standards and
K-12 education standards. Excellent interpersonal skills, problem
solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, and
as part of an education team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Current driver's license. Capability to drive long distances in
sometimes adverse weather (i.e. wind and snow). Proficiency in
Word/Excel. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Preferred: Teaching experience combined with art/art history
background. Printmaking experience and knowledge of working with a small
traveling press. Ability to work in diverse settings (classrooms,
museums, gymnasiums, recreation centers, one-room ranch schools, etc.),
with all ages (pre-K through adult), remote and underserved audiences
and students/participants with varying developmental abilities.
The University's policy has been, and will continue to be, one of
nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and
applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and
competence without regard to such matters as race, sex, gender, color,
religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, political belief, or other status
protected by state and federal statutes or University Regulations.
The University of Wyoming is committed to providing a safe and
productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final candidates being
considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not
limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, employment
and motor vehicle history. Offers of employment are contingent upon the
completion of the background check.
Interested
applicants are requested to send a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, portfolio (as appropriate) and contact information for three
professional references to:
Wendy Bredehoft, Curator of Education
University of Wyoming Art Museum
Department 3807, 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
