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Museum CuratorInsideHigherEd • San Angelo, Texas, United States
Museum Curator

Museum Curator

InsideHigherEd • San Angelo, Texas, United States
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Job Title : Museum Curator

Position Number : 977345

Department : President's Office

Salary : $45,000

Remote : No

Job Summary / Description :

The Museum Curator is a full-time position reporting to the Director and is responsible for the care, preservation, and interpretation of objects of historical and aesthetic significance in the Mayer Museum at Angelo State University. The Curator collaborates with academic departments, including History, Visual and Performing Arts, as well as other campus entities, to develop exhibitions and educational programs that support the University’s mission.

Typical Duties / Job Duties :

  • Exhibit design, development, and construction
  • Manage day-to-day museum operations
  • Develop and implement educational programs
  • Seeks and prepares funding proposals in conjunction with Director
  • Catalogue and display material
  • Develop and maintain exhibit schedule
  • Supervise volunteers, docents, and interns among others
  • Identify and record items
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge

  • Museum operations, procedures, and industry best practices
  • Historical research methods and techniques
  • Exhibition planning, including artist contracts, logistics, and promotion
  • Social media platforms and print advertising strategies for exhibitions

    • Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Effective interpersonal skills for collaborating with staff, artists, and the public
  • Public speaking and presenting museum-related content to diverse audiences

    • Abilities

  • Conduct thorough historical research and apply findings effectively
  • Organize and manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Complete projects requiring close attention to detail
  • Coordinate artist contracts, exhibition schedules, and promotional efforts

    • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Possession of an MA or MS in museum studies or related field.
  • Museum, archival, or closely related experience required.

    • EEO Statement :

    All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu .

    Posting Number : S1041P

    Open Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

    Desired Start Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

    Open Until Filled : Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Under Other Document, please include a portfolio or link to examples of professional work.

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