Curator - Textile & Quilt Collections & Exhibitions

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

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.