Curator

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Curator to care for and preserve IQM artifacts, lead research, and develop exhibitions and educational programs.

Required is a PhD in textiles, art history, museum studies or related field, with 5 years of museum experience, strong writing and public speaking skills, and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• PhD in textiles, art history, museum studies or related field such as anthropology or material culture.
• 5 years relevant museum experience including care and handling of objects, data collection, accessioning/deaccessioning, curating and installing exhibitions, and supervising others.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures for museum collections.
• Public speaking experience.
• Knowledge of textile handling and storage.
• Computer and database skills essential.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interfacing with and stewarding donors.
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Care and preservation of artifacts in IQM collections.
• Conduct research and interpretation for exhibitions and educational programs.
• Disseminate results of research through publications, exhibitions, lectures.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in textiles, art history, museum studies or related field

Tools

FileMaker Pro

Access

Excel

Job description

Home | Curator – International Quilt Museum, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Curator – International Quilt Museum, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Position Information

Working Title, Curator

Department, International Quilt Museum-5976

Posting Open Date, 06/19/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date), 09/01/2026

Posting Close Date,

Description of Work

Responsible for care and preservation of all artifacts in IQM collections in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards. Responsible for research and interpretation as applicable to exhibitions and educational programs; responsible for disseminating results of research through publications, exhibitions, lectures.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

PhD in textiles, art history, museum studies or related field such as anthropology or material culture

5 years relevant museum experience including care and handling of objects, preferably textiles, data collection, 5 years of experience accessioning and deaccessioning museum collections and curating and installing exhibitions, 5 years of experience supervising others; simultaneous/concurrent experience considered

Experience working with volunteers

Knowledge of best practices, policies and procedures for museum collection.

Public speaking experience

Knowledge of textile handling and storage

Computer and database skills essential

Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary

Experience interfacing with and stewarding donors.

Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

7 years of experience with historic and contemporary textiles, preferably quilts and related textiles;

Experience in research, writing and editing of collection-and exhibition-related publications

Leadership of, and working with, committees

Grant writing experience

Ability to work well under pressure and with conflicting demands

Excellent presentation skills

Experience giving academic/educational presentations or lectures

Proficient with FileMaker Pro, Access and Excel.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required, No

Physical Required, No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances., No

Criminal History Background Check Required, Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact, Leslie Levy [e-mail]

Job Category, Managerial/Professional

Job Type, Full-Time

Work Location (City, State), Lincoln, NE