Museum Education Coordinator
Museum Education Coordinator
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11-05-2025
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Job Description
35% Teach education programs for schools youth and other groups
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Teresa MacDonald
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Natural History Museums informal science education programs advance science education by educating engaging and inspiring visitors about natural history evolutionary biology and other science topics. The museum seeks an experienced museum educator for a small department to create and implement a range of engaging science education programs and resources. The museum education coordinators responsibilities include teaching program research and development and program implementation and administration.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
Application review begins Monday June 9th 2025. For consideration please apply no later than Sunday June 8th 2025.
35% Teach education programs for schools youth and other groups
- Communicate scientific principles in an accurate and engaging way.
- Lead science learning experiences for K12 and other groups (youth families KU classes).
- Modify approach as appropriate to individuals and groups (e.g. age developmental levels etc.).
- Create educational programming and resources including for grant projects.
- Formulate creative and engaging activities and materials appropriate to target audiences.
- Research review and synthesize science content and liaise with relevant scientists if needed.
- Consult relevant learning research to inform program development.
- Evaluate (protype and trialtest) activities and strategies for effectiveness.
- Recruit supervise and train student staff (e.g. coordinate searches produce schedule of work monitor performance and provide feedback approve hours).
- Education program organization and administration including school programs (e.g. planning scheduling setup purchasing processing payments).
- Assist associate director of informal science education in operation of office budget tracking promotion and evaluation of programs reports and managing physical facility.
- Collaborate with colleagues particularly outreach on programming activities and initiatives including participation in dropin events and programs.
- Provide support for exhibits (e.g. conduct evaluation).
- Other related duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Teresa MacDonald
- Masters degree in science or a related field such as biological sciences earth sciences physical sciences science education OR Bachelors degree in relevant field and 3 years related experience.
- Minimum of 1 year professional teaching experience in a science education setting.
- Experience in education program development asevidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of informal science education (e.g. familiar with principles literature and organizations; aware of trends and topics in the discipline) as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated excellent communications skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Work history that required excellent organizational and administrative skillsproblemsolving skills and working independently
- Experience using information technology for both research and teaching purposes (e.g. demonstrated experience with online research tools; familiar with Microsoft Office suite) as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous work experience that requiredsupervising and training staff (student or other staff).
- Masters degree or higher in science or a related field such as biological sciences earth science physical sciences science education.
- 3 years professional teaching experience in a science education setting.
- Previous work historyat a natural history museum science museum or similar setting as evidenced by application materials.
- Background in more than one area of science (e.g. knowledge courses experience) as evidenced by application materials.
- Work history that required working with groups of visitors in an educational setting.
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Natural History Museums informal science education programs advance science education by educating engaging and inspiring visitors about natural history evolutionary biology and other science topics. The museum seeks an experienced museum educator for a small department to create and implement a range of engaging science education programs and resources. The museum education coordinators responsibilities include teaching program research and development and program implementation and administration.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
- Cover letter summarizing your interest in this position and how you meet the qualifications.
- CV/resume with details of your experience.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Application review begins Monday June 9th 2025. For consideration please apply no later than Sunday June 8th 2025.
- Occasional travel to programming sites is necessary.
- Reach grasp hold and lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodation.
- Must have a valid drivers license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
- May work occasionally in outdoor weather conditions.
- May operate mechanical equipment such as hand tools and lift gates on vehicles.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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