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The Stanley Museum of Art is seeking to hire 5 students to lead peer-to-peer class tours for introductory-level university courses visiting the museum during the 2026-27 academic year.

 

Students must be enrolled in the School of Art, Art History, and Design (SAAHD). This position is open to upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in SAAHD.

 

Students will report to the Curator of Learning & Engagement and work closely with the Stanley’s University Teaching Team. 

 

The Stanley will provide six weeks of paid training consisting of two 1.5-hour-training meetings per week, beginning the first week of classes. Training will focus on object-based teaching methods. After the training period, Student Teaching Fellows will lead tours independently.

 

Tour requests vary each semester, but on average the Stanley welcomes approximately 200 courses to the museum each academic year. We estimate up to 3 tours a week will be available for Student Teaching Fellows to lead. Demand, students’ course schedules, and other factors may affect the number of tours each Student Teaching Fellow will lead each week. Each fellow is expected to lead at least one tour per month.

 

In addition to tours, the Student Teaching Fellows cohort will meet biweekly for one hour after the training period ends. Each fellow will also have at least one one-on-one meeting with the Curator of Learning & Engagement each semester.

 

Please note: University of Iowa student full-time students may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. Students who hold other on-campus jobs may apply. Please disclose the number of hours worked for other on-campus jobs in your application.

 

Principle Responsibilities:

  • Prepare creative and accessible gallery experiences of the museum’s exhibitions for introductory-level university courses.
  • Lead peer-to-peer tours of the museum.
  • Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with students and faculty across campus in collaboration with the University Teaching Team.

 

Required Skills: 

  • Be a junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled in a major in the School of Art, Art History and Design (SAAHD) OR a graduate student in SAAHD.
  • Maintain an up-to-date Outlook calendar.
  • Possess calm and responsive demeanor when teaching.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
  • Experience in museums, galleries, or other relevant art settings desirable but not required.

 

Application Materials

  • Letter of interest in the Student Teaching Fellow position
  • Resume
  • Screenshot of Fall 2026 class schedule
  • A list of times working other on-campus jobs or devoted to recurring responsibilities during the museums’ weekday hours (10:00 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday). Applicants do not need to provide details about their jobs/responsibilities; simply indicate times they are unavailable and the total number of hours they typically work each week at other on-campus jobs.