Graduate Student Lecturer – Contract Position

Position Title: Graduate Student Lecturer – Contract Position

Department: Education

Contract Period: October 2026 to June 2027 (part time)

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process.

• The ICA seeks applicants for Graduate Student Lecturers, to lead tours for exhibitions, with a focus on university and adult audiences during the academic year.
• Contract Overview:
• Contract Graduate Student Lecturers are responsible for leading tours of ICA exhibitions, with a focus on university and adult audiences. Through guided close looking, discussion, and the sharing of contextual background information, the Graduate Student Lecturers will help groups of visitors deepen their understanding of exhibition themes and artists.
• The Graduate Student Lecturer Contractor requires onsite presence.
• Scope of Work:
• Conduct research and attend walkthroughs with exhibition curators in preparation for leading tours.
• Prepare written tour outlines in advance of leading tours.
• Leadan average of 4 tours/month for the general public and private groups.
• Attend planning and debrief meetings with Education staff.
• Submit participation numbers and post-tour debrief forms.
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• Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program studying art history, studio art, museum education, or related field. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary art.
• Experience and comfortability with public speaking or teaching.
• Experience with gallery teaching a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating supportive learning environments focused on valuing audience member’s background and experiences.
• Ability to explain academic concepts in an accessible manner for a range of learners.
• Ability to understand printed materials.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and vendors.
• Punctuality in communications and for scheduled meetings and tours.
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Physical Requirements:
• Possess mobility to work in an office setting and use office equipment; move about throughout the museum.
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary working on a computer, standing and/or moving about the museum on tours.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling, keyboarding and gripping.

Rate: $50.00 per hour

Engagement Period and Availability:

October 2026 to June 2027; Drop-in exhibition tours for the general public will take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Exhibition tours for private university and adult groups will be scheduled according to the Graduate Student Lecturer’s availability Tuesdays-Sundays during the museum’s open hours, with a different schedule each week. Graduate Student Lecturers will lead an average of 4 tours/month, each approximately 1 hour in length. Additional hours for meetings and prep work is required. All tours will all be conducted in-person, onsite at the ICA. Some meetings may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume or CV, list of relevant undergraduate and graduate coursework, and the contact information for 3 references to Amy Briggs Kemeza at abriggskemeza@icaboston.org and jobs@icaboston.org. Application deadline is August 31, 2026.