Director and Instructor, Craig & Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Director oversees educational outreach, visitor engagement, and public programming for the Craig & Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at FAU. This position is essential to advancing FAU’s mission by expanding Holocaust education, strengthening public understanding of antisemitism, and fostering civic dialogue about human rights and democratic responsibility. The position focuses on museum education and public engagement, connecting Holocaust history with experiential learning opportunities for grades 6–12 students, university courses, and community audiences. Through school outreach, guided tours, commemorative programming, and collaboration with university partners, the Museum Director will help position the Wallach Holocaust & Jewish Studies Building as a regional hub for Holocaust education and antisemitism prevention in South Florida. In addition, the Museum Director will hold the rank of Instructor (Non-Tenure-Track) and may offer classes related to their credentials to university students. There is potential for additional teaching contracts as overloads and during summer semesters.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Museum Studies, History, Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, Public History, Education, or a related humanities field.
Demonstrated experience in museum education, public history, Holocaust education, or community engagement programming.
Experience presenting historical content to diverse audiences including students, educators, and community.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for special programs or events.

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of Holocaust history, antisemitism studies, and human rights education.
Experience developing and delivering museum-based educational programming for 6–12 students, educators, and community audiences.
Experience teaching at the university level in one of the relevant disciplines of the College of Arts and Letters.
Experience coordinating school partnerships, teacher workshops, and community outreach initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex historical topics into accessible educational experiences for diverse audiences.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, scholars, students, and community partners.
Ability to manage multiple educational programs, partnerships, and public engagement initiatives in an academic or museum environment.
Commitment to ethical historical interpretation and public humanities programming that strengthens civic dialogue and public understanding of Holocaust history.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to South Florida 6-12 schools to schedule and deliver Holocaust education programs for visiting students no fewer than two days per week for both public and private schools, including coordinating logistics for visiting groups.
Develop and deliver experiential Holocaust education programs for FAU Holocaust courses. Potentially teach university level classes related to the director's expertise.
Provide guided tours and educational interpretation of the museum for school groups, university classes, community organizations, and visiting audiences.
Coordinate small interpretive exhibits and commemorative displays within the Exhibition Hall, including observances such as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January) and Yom HaShoah (April or May).
Work collaboratively with the Museum Advisory Committee on ongoing operations and special projects.
Maintain day-to-day operational oversight of the Wallach Building Exhibition Hall in coordination with the University Galleries.
Collaborate with FAU partners engaged in Holocaust and human rights education to support public programming, teacher engagement, and community dialogue addressing antisemitism and civic responsibility.
Conduct the annual Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection Contest, coordinating with other University partners.