The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University,
Stanford (Palo Alto), California, is seeking a full-time Associate Curator
for Education:

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Curator for Education and also working
directly with the Educational Services Coordinator, the ACE will manage and
oversee the Center's educational programs for the general public, members,
and the community.  Direct the public/schools tour program: assure smooth
operation of tours conducted by 50+ volunteer docents for visitors of all
ages (20,000+ annually) to the Center, sculpture on campus, Memorial
Church, and Wright's Hanna House;  lead the docent training program, a
comprehensive 12-month course in global visual cultures and effective
museum teaching methods;  supervise support for the docent program
(in-house research library; recruitment, training, and enrichment; ongoing
docent business).  Strengthen relations with area schools (K-12):  organize
and lead teacher workshops and seminars;  develop collection-based teaching
materials;  facilitate schools' use of the Center and its resources.
Develop and administer programs such as lectures, film, and concert series;
studio courses and workshops;  classes, seminars, and conferences in art
history, theory, and appreciation.  Plan, write, edit, and oversee
production of publications including program brochures, flyers and posters;
educational guides, kits, and related materials in print, on disk, or
on-line.  Serve as educational liaison to the Center's membership and to
community groups for their programs and activities.
The Cantor Arts Center collections, ranging from antiquity to the present
day, include works from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Its programs reflect the diversity of its holdings; education staff must be
widely knowledgeable in art and in current museum learning practices.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in art history, art education, or related field; solid
working knowledge of art history with strength in one or more areas; three
years museum and/or teaching experience required.  Excellent communication
skills (oral and written); sound research and computer skills; familiarity
with A-V equipment desirable.  Ability to work effectively with colleagues,
volunteers, and the public; responsible, reliable, resourceful,
cooperative, have good humor and personal integrity.  Able to handle
multiple tasks, solve problems, resolve conflicts, set priorities, and meet
deadlines.  High degree of judgment and discretion, representing supervisor
and institution in sensitive situations.  Salary commensurate with
experience.

EOE

Applications to:  Personnel Officer, Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for
Visual Arts, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305-5060.

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Bernard Barryte
Associate Director / Chief Curator
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-5060

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