Assistant Curator

Texas A&M University System; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Retirement benefits

Wellness initiative

Professional development access

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX seeks an Assistant Curator to manage day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University Insect Collection, recruit and supervise part-time staff, and support taxonomic programs.

The role focuses on collection development, data management, public outreach, and collaboration with professionals to maintain high standards in arthropod research collections.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
• One year of related experience.
• Knowledge of modern collection management procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the daily operations of the Texas A&M University Insect Collection, including specimen and loan processing, collection curation, and records management.
• Recruit, train, and supervise part-time technicians and student workers; coordinate research collection activities with the teaching collection manager.
• Maintain the departmental arthropod identification and information service and assist in providing taxonomic support for instructional and outreach/Extension programs.
• Promote collection development through field work to enhance taxonomic diversity of holdings from Texas and adjacent regions.
• Assist the Curator in identifying and securing support for collection development activities and establish policies affecting operations and development.
• Enhance collection development, usage, and visibility through relationships with arthropod systematists and biologists; maintain knowledge of best practices through professional involvement.

Skills

Collection management

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Job description

## Assistant CuratorApply: College Station, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-097680**Job Title**Assistant Curator**Agency**Texas A&M Agrilife Research**Department**Entomology**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**College Station, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**# **About Texas A&M AgriLife**Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:* Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service* Texas A&M AgriLife Research* College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University* Texas A&M Forest Service* Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click **here** to learn more about joining AgriLife! # **Position Information****Job Summary:**Manages day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University Insect Collection. Recruits, trains and supervise part-time personnel to assist in carrying out collection operations and programs. Maintains departmental arthropod identification and information service. Promotes collection development through relevant field work in arthropod faunistics. Builds and maintains professional knowledge and expertise in research collection development and management.**Responsibilities:**-Initiate, coordinate, prioritize, supervise, and participate in the daily operations of the Texas A&M University Insect Collection, including specimen and loan processing, collection curation, orphaned collection acquisition, public outreach, digital data acquisition and management, maintenance of voucher specimens, correspondence and collection records, assisting visitors, ordering supplies, and other related activities.-Recruit, train, and supervise part-time technicians and student workers to assist in implementing collection operations and initiatives; coordinate research collection activities with the departmental teaching collection manager.-Maintain the departmental arthropod identification and information service and assist in providing taxonomic support for instructional and outreach/Extension programs within the department.-Promote collection development through field work designed to enhance the taxonomic diversity of collection holdings from Texas and adjacent regions.-Assist the Curator in identifying and securing support for collection development activities, and in establishing policies affecting collection operations and development.-Enhance collection development, usage, and visibility through the development and maintenance of relationships with arthropod systematists and biologists, both professional and avocational, and continue professional development and maintain knowledge of contemporary best-practices for insect/arthropod research collections through active participation in appropriate professional organizations, meetings, and related activities.-Other duties as assigned. **Required Education and Experience:** -Master’s degree or higher in related field. -One year of related experience.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** -Knowledge of modern collection management procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills. Good computer skills. -Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. **Other Requirements**:-Incumbent must possess (or obtain within six months of position start date) and maintain a valid license for driving in Texas. **Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:**Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.**Benefits and Leave:*** Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)* 12–15 annual paid holidays* Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Employee Wellness Initiative* Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs # **How to Apply**Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields. **Required Documents:**Resume/CVStatement of Interest in this positionThree professional references with email and daytime phone numbers.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.