Curator of Education

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, seeks a Curator of Education to professionalize curriculum‑driven programming and expand bilingual, accessible learning tied to the museum’s 25,000‑object collection and new McCoy Building exhibits.

The role requires designing lectures, workshops, and tours, partnering with schools and cultural organizations, and supervising education staff and volunteers. Some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and three years of related museum education experience.
• Experience planning curriculum and educational programs for museums or similar settings.
• Experience collaborating with educators, schools, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement public programming aligned with the museum’s mission.
• Develop lectures, workshops, classes, and symposia in coordination with curators.
• Lead gallery talks focusing on collections and exhibitions with collaboration.
• Build relationships with area schools and cultural institutions for outreach.
• Recruit and train docents and supervise part‑time education staff.
• Promote programming and other museum activities with university staff.

Skills

Curriculum development

Education program design

Community outreach

Staff supervision

Bilingual content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Public programming

Job description

Job Title:

Curator of Education

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Museum Operations

Job No.:

400008

Posting Date:

10/08/2026

Until Filled:

No

Appointment Date:

11/01/2026

Salary:

$56,000 Annual

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of relevant experience in a particular area such as Museum Science, Art Education, History, Curriculum and Instruction, or another related field.
• Experience developing curriculum and educational programs for museums or other informal learning institutions.
• Experience working with educators, schools, and community partners.
• Experience designing, managing, and implementing educational programs.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or student employees.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Museum Science, Art Education, History, or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Experiences in rural communities is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

SummaryProfessionalize program design, expand curriculum‑aligned school services, and deliver bilingual, accessible public learning opportunities grounded in the museum’s 25,000‑object collection and new McCoy Building exhibition capacity.

Essential Job Functions

1. Designing and developing the philosophy and vision for public programming in collaboration with the Director.
2. Creating and implementing programs such as lectures, workshops, classes, and symposia at the Museum.
3. Creating and implementing gallery talks focusing on the Museum’s collections and exhibitions in collaboration with the Curator of Collections.
4. Building and developing a list of potential students, participants, and attendees for programming.
5. Establishing and maintaining relationships with area schools to see how the Museum can best partner with them regarding field trips to the Museum or outreach programs the Museum can bring to the schools.
6. Establishing and maintaining relationships with area cultural institutions to continue collaborations, or create new ways to collaboration with other institutions.
7. Creating and giving tours for groups of varying interests and ages.
8. Recruiting groups to visit the museum for tours.
9. Cultivating a strong volunteer group who can help with programming, classes, and tours.
10. Creating summer classes for students, as well as weekend workshops and other programming for area children.
11. Creating adult programming for community members, as well as Sul Ross State University Students.
12. Work with faculty and staff at Sul Ross State University to better serve the student population with programming or enhancement to existing university curriculum.
13. Recruiting and training docents in collaboration with the Curator of Collections to conduct educational tours and public programs.
14. Training and supervising part-time education staff to assist with educational duties at the Museum.
15. Collaborating with all Museum staff in promoting the museum’s goals.
16. Assist all Museum staff in all the general day‑to‑day running of the museum, including fundraising, events, and promoting the museum.
17. Must be available to work a non‑traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

Key Competencies (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Proven ability and experience of creating curriculum and educational programs for museums or informal learning institutions.
• Experience working with educators and schools, as well as a variety of stakeholders within a community. Experiences in rural communities is preferred.
• Cultural knowledge of the Big Bend region or similar communities desired.
• Spanish‑speaking or the ability to work with translators to create bilingual educational content and programming.
• Experience managing, designing, and implementing educational programs, preferably in a museum, cultural, school, or community-based setting.
• Experience managing staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of current museum education practices and audience‑centered approaches.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience building productive relationships with schools and community partners.
• Experience with program evaluation, audience research, or assessment.

Physical Requirements

Often be required to stand, sit, walk, reach up, reach out, reach down, bend down, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, lift or handle heavy and odd‑sized objects. A ability to use hand and power tools, speak or talk loudly, hear, work in confined spaces, have good depth perception, and not be afraid of heights.

Working Conditions

Eight‑hour work day, forty hours per week with some early or late hours weekly depending on workload. Attendance at various University and community activities. Weekend meetings as needed, regular attendance at university activities at night and on weekends. May require evening and weekend work periods, and frequent travel.

Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high‑quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Security Sensitive

This position is classified as Security‑Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On‑Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non‑campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On‑Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life‑changing experience has a multi‑generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first‑generation college students as well as non‑traditional students, international students, student‑athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.