Blacksmithing Art Instructor (Fall Semester)

About the role

The TMA Blacksmithing Art Instructor develops and delivers object-based lessons created from a theme or topic relating to the Museum’s collection, exhibitions, or other public offerings. The instructor will work in the Museum’s blacksmithing studios and teach classes for teens and adults.

Responsibilities

• Presents Studio Art workshops and classes in the subject of blacksmithing and/or welding by:
  • Creating and facilitating lessons based upon themes or topics that are inspired by the Museum’s collection, special exhibitions and are responsive to student interests.
  • Preparing and presenting gallery and studio activities.
• Participates in self-reflection, training and evaluation processes as scheduled.
• Performs related administrative duties preliminary and/or following studio classes and workshops, including but not limited to submitting lesson plans and supply requests for workshops and classes.
• Provides basic instruction to TMA students, on a pre-arranged basis, to allow them to create projects in the studio and learn the basics.
• Supervises students to guide their efforts and assure safe use of materials and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety practices standard in a blacksmithing and welding studio facility and any additional safety practices implemented by Museum management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts with specialization in blacksmithing or equivalent professional experience.
• Requires 1-3 years’ experience teaching.
• Knowledgeable of or willing to learn about the Museum’s collections.

Qualifications

• Competent in blacksmithing and welding materials and equipment, art education methods, and experience working with teens and adults.
• Willingness to adjust and adapt methods to accommodate emphasis on Museum pedagogy and resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with people of a wide variety of ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Experience, interest, and enthusiasm in working with students in an art museum, classroom or cultural setting.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to attend sessions and work flexible hours (weekend and evenings required).

Skills

• Basic computer skills: ability to use internet and e-mail; knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to work evenings.

Benefits

No benefits provided.

Pay

$30.00/teaching hours and $15.00/prep hours

Schedule

Fall Semester, October 03, 2026 through December 04, 2026; potential renewal for future semesters if all parties agree