Job Description

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

Summary

Job Description:

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 employment@iastate.edu 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

Job Tags

Part time, Fixed term contract, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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