James A Michener Art Museum Adjunct Art Educator - Winter 2026 Doylestown, PA · Contractor Company website

Apply for Adjunct Art Educator - Winter 2026

Art museum in Doylestown, Bucks County

The James A. Michener Art Museum, a private non-profit organization with a $4 million operating budget, seeks art educators to become adjunct faculty members, working with youth aged 3 through grade 12, as well as adults in-person.

Adjunct faculty members at the Michener Art Museum work in the education department to grow the institution’s arts education program attendance and visibility within the wider community with a commitment to museum-based education for all youth, family, and adult audiences. Adjunct faculty will have both general fine arts skills combined with specific talents, interests, and motivational skills that would inspire diverse audiences of all ages. Adjunct faculty will be excellent teachers.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a lead instructor for select weekend and weekday art classes and workshops in the fall, winter, and spring, and summer camps in the summer
• Develop museum-inspired lesson plans, samples, and interactives for fall, winter, and spring art classes and workshops
• Provide supply lists for classes and camps
• Highest need is for instructors available for weekday adult art classes. Skills in instructing adults in drawing, painting needed.

Responsibilities for each adjunct faculty member differ, pending the class, workshop, or camps s/he/they is/are teaching. This position description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties may be required.

Pay Rate

This position pays $28/hr for teaching hours, plus a half hour for prep and clean up time per class/program.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BFA/BA; MS/MFA in art/art education; art teacher certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching art to children and/or adults in public setting; additional experience with Special Populations and diverse audiences preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to arts and museum education; understanding of current trends in arts education; demonstrated understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the arts education community
• In depth knowledge of arts education methodology, arts processes and materials, classroom management, curriculum development, and commitment to authentic art production
• High level of self-motivation; creative thinker; ability to prioritize; ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners and vendors
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; superior organizational skills; adept at multitasking, flexibility, and attention to detail
• Demonstrate collegial style that promotes teamwork, creativity, and open communication
• Proficient in the use of technology, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher); research and retrieval skills using standard internet processes
• Conversational Spanish helpful but not necessary
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to pass the following, as required by law: a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, a PA Child Abuse History Clearance Check, and a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Background Check

Interested candidates should provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references when applying. No phone calls, please. We will respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description. Applicant review will continue until this position is filled.