Global Textile Curator & Exhibitions Lead

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's International Quilt Museum invites applications for a Curator to oversee care and interpretation of IQM's textile collections. The role emphasizes research, exhibit development, and scholarly publication.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and substantial museum experience, strong public speaking, and proven ability to collaborate with donors and volunteers. Travel nationally and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in textiles, art history, museum studies or related field.
• 5 years museum experience including care and handling of objects, data collection, accessioning and 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 are essential.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience interfacing with and stewarding donors.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Care for and preserve artifacts in IQM collections.
• Conduct research and interpretation for exhibitions and educational programs.
• Disseminate results of research through publications, exhibitions, lectures.
• Travel as required to support collections and exhibitions.

Skills

Public speaking

Volunteer coordination

Donor stewardship

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Accessioning

Deaccessioning

Database skills

Accessioning

Deaccessioning

Appreciation of textiles

Education

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

Tools

FileMaker Pro

Access

Excel

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's International Quilt Museum invites applications for a Curator to oversee care and interpretation of IQM's textile collections. The role emphasizes research, exhibit development, and scholarly publication.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and substantial museum experience, strong public speaking, and proven ability to collaborate with donors and volunteers. Travel nationally and internationally is required.