The Mississippi Museum of Art is currently seeking eight undergraduate or graduate students to be a part of its 2020-2021
Teaching Fellows Program. The Teaching Fellows program is a paid student-guide initiative intended
to bring together college students from four college and universities in the metro Jackson area (Jackson State
University, Tougaloo College, Millsaps College, and Belhaven University) to engage with the Museum’s
collection and to teach K-12 students who visit the Museum annually. Fellows will undergo training during the
Fall 2020 semester to be led by museum educators, curators, and local academics. After training, Fellows will
teach K-12 audiences in the Museum galleries during the Spring 2021 semester. This position is ideal for a
person with interest in museums, history, child development, or education and offers both course-credit
through independent study and up to $2,500/semester (as earned through fulfilling hourly time
commitments).
THE COMMITMENT
• 10 hours per week during Fall 2020 (mandatory attendance on Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30)
• 10 hours per week during Spring 2021 (during the Museum’s public hours)
Work times will accommodate the student’s schedule, except for mandatory Tuesday evenings in Fall 2020.
Applicants must commit to both semesters and identify a faculty sponsor to oversee their work. We will
work with institutions on an individual basis to provide course credit if desired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Current Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or graduate student at Belhaven University, Jackson, State
University, Millsaps College, or Tougaloo College
• Interest in K-12 teaching, museums, history, child development, and/or visual art
• Experience working with kids
• Strong academic record
• Excellent communication skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Availability on Tuesdays in the Fall from 5:30-8:30
• Availability on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the Spring
TO APPLY
Submit (1) 500-word statement of interest, (2) resume, (3) academic transcript, (4) two faculty recommendations* via email to mbarnes@msmuseumart.org by June 12, 2020.
*One faculty recommender must note that they will be your independent study advisor, if you are accepted into the program.
**If any of these requests present a barrier for applying for this position, please contact Merry Barnes at
mbarnes@msmuseumart.org.
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