Joan Tisch Teaching Fellow
Quick answer
The Whitney Museum of American Art is hiring an in-person Joan Tisch Teaching Fellow in New York, NY, paying a $600 monthly stipend plus hourly tour fees, to lead educational programming and develop public speaking skills.
- Role
- Joan Tisch Teaching Fellow
- Organization
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $600/month base stipend, plus $150/hour for private/specialized tours and $115/hour for public tours.
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Joan Tisch Teaching Fellows Program at the Whitney Museum of American Art provides doctoral candidates with hands-on experience designing and delivering educational programming. Fellows conduct tours and lectures for museum visitors while participating in professional development workshops to refine their public speaking and communication skills. This three-year fellowship fosters deep engagement with the museum's collection of 20th and 21st-century American art. Participants are integrated into a supportive academic community, preparing them for future careers in museums and academia.
What you'll do
- Design and conduct tours of museum exhibitions for diverse audiences.
- Propose and deliver topical lectures or courses based on personal scholarship.
- Participate in ongoing training workshops and professional development.
- Provide feedback and support to fellow cohort members.
- Engage with membership groups through specialized educational programming.
What it takes
- Current enrollment in a PhD program in Art History or a related field.
- Advanced progress toward the completion of a dissertation.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to general museum audiences.
- Capacity to offer tours in both Spanish and English is preferred.
- Interest in 20th and 21st-century American Art, including Latinx and indigenous perspectives.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Professional development training, scholarly support, access to museum collection for research, and potential for additional project-based compensation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-person?
This role is in-person and requires fellows to live in or near New York City for the duration of the program.
What is the compensation for this fellowship?
Fellows receive a $600 monthly base stipend, with additional pay of $150 per hour for private tours and $115 per hour for public tours.
Who is eligible to apply for the Joan Tisch Teaching Fellows Program?
Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Art History or a related field and be nearing the completion of their dissertation.
What is the expected commitment for this role?
The fellowship is ideally for a three-year period, with a minimum commitment of two years required.
How to apply
Apply directly on Whitney Museum of American Art's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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