Gallery Educator, University Audiences (non-student position)
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
retirement plan
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 09, 2026 | |
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Job Posting Title: Gallery Educator, University Audiences (non-student position)---- Hiring Department: Jack S Blanton Museum of Art---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 17, 2026---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2027---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS---- Job Details: General NotesThe Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is known for its bold vision, from a dynamic reinstallation of the collection galleries in 2017, to the opening of Ellsworth Kelly's monumental work of art, Austin, in 2018, and redesign of its grounds bySnohettain 2023, and the exhibitions and educational programs that define the museum's role in the community. There is even more to come for the Blanton and the thousands of school and university students and visitors we serve. With a proventrack recordas a museum that is deeply relevant, and where education is embedded into everything we do, we have put The University of Texas at Austin, and the city of Austin, on the forefront of the visual arts. The Blanton is home to a vast array of roles matching a wide range of interests and talents. No matter the staff position at the Blanton, all contribute to the preservation of culture and history for the entire community. We invite you to view and apply for this exciting opportunity. PurposeThe Blanton Museum of Art on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin is currently recruiting a small team of experienced teachers to create and facilitate learning experiences for UT students that feature Blanton exhibitions and collections. The Blanton has established an active teaching program that attracts approximately 15,000 university students from a wide range of academic disciplines. While the Blanton team works to recruit permanent educational leadership after recent staff transitions, a new cohort of part-time educators will serve the needs of faculty and students teaching for the upcoming academic year. This position requires intellectual and social flexibility, an ability to warmly welcome and engage students who may have limited prior experience of museums, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Creative thinking, positive attitude, and an understanding of the power of art are essential to success in this work. Responsibilities
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Salary$22-28 per hour depending on qualifications Working conditions
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted tosubmityour resume the first time you apply, then you will beprovidedan option to upload a new Resume forsubsequentapplications. AnyadditionalRequired Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-selectadditionalfiles. Beforesubmittingyour online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has beensubmitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in theleft handnavigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulledin toyour application. The application is onepageand you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload anyadditionalRequired Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. | |