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University of Wyoming Art Museum Master Teacher

Search Re-opened:  Immediately

Position search closes:  March 1, 2009.

The University of Wyoming Art Museum seeks a Master Teacher, to work full-time in the museum's education department under the supervision of the Education Curator.  This position was implemented as part of a Pilot Project to create a direct liaison between the College of Education, the Museum and Wyoming School Districts statewide.  The successful applicant will move the Master Teacher position forward into the next stage of implementation.

This is a year-round position that requires a high-energy, passionate, dedicated and experienced educator who is looking for the opportunity to creatively move interdisciplinary educational theory into practice, all the while assessing and refining.  The candidate we are looking for has a strong desire to support students and teachers in their district classrooms, while developing innovative, concept-based, educational programming tied directly to our museum exhibits.  This is the perfect position for an experienced, successful classroom teacher who understands and works well within the school setting, yet who might be interested in and intrigued by the opportunity to apply their expertise within a unique, creative art museum and higher education setting.

Duties include preparing, teaching and assessing K-16 classes directly related to art museum exhibitions and research, which meet Wyoming academic standards; developing and providing web-based curricular materials for teacher use statewide; developing, implementing and assessing internship and teaching opportunities for UW College of Education pre-service teachers; and developing and presenting training for museum docents that prepares them to engage museum visitors of all ages in active discussion of the art and artists presented in museum exhibits.

In addition the position will assist in developing and presenting teacher training opportunities for pre-K-12 teachers, focused on innovative and creative ways to use art museum exhibitions and resources in support for Wyoming academic standards; and assist the Education Curator with aspects of the art museum's education programs as requested.

Requirements:  Undergraduate degree in art studio, art history, art education, interdisciplinary studies, secondary education, or related fields.  Graduate degree preferred.  A minimum of three to five years demonstrated teaching experience required.  Ability to make interdisciplinary connections a must.  Knowledge of museum professional standards and K-12 education standards.  Excellent writing and research skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and organizational skills.  Ability to work independently, and as part of an education team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.  Proficiency in Word/Excel.

Application Materials Required:

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

The University of Wyoming is an EEO/AA employer.