Summary

The Art Museum at Washington and Lee University is offering a nine-month Museum Education Fellowship designed for a museum professional seeking to build expertise in gallery education, faculty collaboration, and object-based teaching.

The Fellow will develop practical skills in four areas of museum education: visual thinking strategies, object-based learning, interpretation, and audience engagement, while leading university class sessions across a wide range of collection areas. The Fellow will work closely with engagement staff and curators and will participate fully in the intellectual life of the campus community.

This is a nine-month fellowship, with the possibility of extension. The role is an in-person position that requires a regular on-campus presence, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Key Details

Compensation: $62,000 – $71,000

Duration: 9 months, with the possibility of extension

Schedule: FT

Deadline: ASAP (Posted September 8, 2026)

Eligibility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in art history, studio art, museum education, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of one year of hands-on experience leading tours and educational programs in museums. Relevant professional experience includes leading sessions or teaching college students in library settings, special collections, archives, or galleries.
• Experience or demonstrated coursework handling original works of art or material culture objects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of art history and visual literacy, with the ability to interpret and teach from original works of art. Interest in or exposure to American portraiture, ceramics and material culture, or works on paper is a plus.
• Ability to make interdisciplinary connections and foster engagement with a variety of collections.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, working both independently and under mentorship.
• Ability to work during evening and weekend hours, as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, and safely handle museum objects; comfort kneeling, standing, and working in gallery environments for extended periods.

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The Art Museum at W&L advances learning through direct engagement with the collections and facilitate an interdisciplinary appreciation of art, history, and culture.

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