• Museum Curator II - Museum Curator of Exhibits

    Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)


    Requisition: 202500274S

     

    Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

     

    Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

     

    Department: Museum

    General Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree with course work in museum studies, history, architecture, art, design, theater or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Three years of experience in museum exhibit design and preparation, or experience in a related field. Experience with research, drawings, mock-up or models, props, supports, stands, cases and background fabrication preferred. Experience with graphic and photo support used in exhibits including electrical lighting and equipment installation is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

    Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

    Implements curatorial and educational staff ideas into exhibits through renderings, drawings, models, dioramas, multi-media installations, arrangements of objects and artifacts, lighting, and text signage as required. Works in close cooperation with other professional staff as well as varied segments of the public to accomplish Museum planning and development.

    Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

    Research, designs, fabricates, and installs long-term and temporary exhibits. Schedules traveling and loan exhibitions. Manages budget. Responsible for the regular upkeep and maintenance of the long-term exhibits. May assist Museum Education Department as needed with guided tours. Performs other related duties as assigned.