Museum Faculty

The Worcester Art Museum is seeking experienced, thoughtful, and collaborative educators to join our Studio Classes team as Museum Faculty. Museum Faculty play a vital role in advancing WAM’s mission to connect people, cultures, and communities through the experience of art by creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for youth, teens, and adults from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels.

Teaching at WAM offers the opportunity to work in a uniquely rich educational environment where world-class art is an active part of the classroom. Museum Faculty are invited to design and teach courses that draw inspiration from the Museum’s permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, using gallery visits, discussion, and art-making to help students build personal connections to artworks, ideas, and cultural narratives. Classes are rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and dialogue, and faculty are encouraged to bring their own artistic voice and teaching perspective into this shared learning space.

Faculty experience a high degree of creative autonomy in shaping their courses, while being supported by a collaborative studio programs team that values clear communication and partnership. Teaching at WAM is well suited to educators who enjoy working independently, engaging deeply with their students, and contributing to a learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to diverse learning styles and needs.

Studio Classes follow a non-traditional calendar, with courses planned several months in advance to support thoughtful preparation and alignment with the Museum’s exhibition schedule. This structure allows faculty to build intentional, well-developed courses that connect art-making with the broader museum experience.

WAM is committed to accessibility and equity in its programs and workplace. We welcome applicants who may need reasonable accommodation to participate fully in the teaching and hiring process.

Position Title: Museum Faculty

Employment Type: Per Diem

Department: Studio Classes

Division: Learning and Engagement

Reports to: Studio Programs Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Salary Range: $26 per hour starting rate

Key Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Prior experience teaching in an educational setting and be comfortable leading classes independently
• Comfort using email and basic digital tools for scheduling, communication, attendance tracking, and coordination with museum staff
• Commitment to creating inclusive, supportive learning environments

About WAM

The Worcester Art Museum connects people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art. Our wide-ranging exhibitions tell global stories—from art made thousands of years ago to works being created today. The Museum’s collection of nearly 40,000 objects, assembled since its opening in 1898, provides a foundation to connect visitors of all ages with art, artists, and the ideas they spark. With strong ties to both our local community and the international art world, the Worcester Art Museum is an essential cultural venue for Central Massachusetts and beyond.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at WAM: At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.