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Position Title:Curator II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in maintaining artifacts and artworks

Experience in conducting research and presenting results

Experience in designing and preparing exhibits and leading tours

Job Description:

Summary

The Textiles and Clothing Museum (TCM) is a unique and irreplaceable record of material culture and history. The collection comprises over 9,000 objects including flat textiles, clothing, accessories, and other fashion-related items collected from across time periods of regional as well as global significance. The TCM includes the Mary Alice Gallery, the Donna R. Danielson Conservation Laboratory, and the Edward and Bertha Waldee Storage Facility. All facilities are housed across Morrill Hall and Lebaron Hall. The TCM is a teaching collection which means that its principal focus is on supporting undergraduate and graduate students at Iowa State University in their education.

The Textiles and Clothing Museum (TCM) is seeking an experienced Curator II to provide leadership in project management, strategic planning and design, collections development and management, research, public programming, education, and exhibit duties.

Example of Duties• Collects and maintains artifacts and artworks including acquisition, documentation, storage, care, and preventative conservation.• Designs and prepares exhibits and leads tours.• Designs and prepares publications, brochures and other educational materials for diverse audiences.• Conducts research related to collections and share results.• Advises on preparation, classification, and cataloging of collections.• Develops and manages grants and other funding proposals to support programs.Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Workdays and hours are flexible within a Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm work week.

This is an initial three-year term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before November 12th, 2025.

Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:January 5, 2029

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Part time

Pay Grade:PS807

Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: October 28, 2025

Posting Close Date:November 30, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17999

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

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If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

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