Develop and manage exhibitions, including conceiving, planning and organizing, permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions

Support collections stewardship and museum operations, including maintaining curatorial records, contributing to collections management practices, and collaborating with staff on collection care, loans, and exhibition logistics

Provide guidance and oversight for museum programs and staff, including collaborating with and providing direction related to collections, exhibitions, and research activities involving museum staff, interns, and graduate assistants

Advance teaching and student engagement, including partnering with faculty to incorporate museum collections into coursework, facilitating object-based learning experiences, and participating in class visits, lectures, and educational activities

Promote pbulic engagement and professional outreach, including supporting educational programming, training volunteer docents, participating in cummunity engagement initiatives, and representing the museum through professional activities and scholarly engagement

Why Join the Museum of Art and Archaeology?

The Museum of Art and Archaeology is an integral part of the University of Missouri's teaching research, and engagement mission. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work with significant art and archaeological collections
• Collaborate with faculty and students across disciplines
• Contribute to original exhibitions and scholarships
• Engage stakeholders through innovative educational and public programs
• Support a museum dedicated to making collections accessible and meaningful to campus and community audiences

Shift

This is a full-time position with hours generally Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D in Art History, Archaeology, Museum Studies, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting original collections-based research
• Experience curating museum exhibitions from conception through installation
• Experience with collections management practices, museum documentation systems, and collections stewardship
• Experience supervising staff, students, interns, volunteers, or project teams
• Experience teaching, guest lecturing, leading object-based learning sessions, or developing museum education programs
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publication, presentation, or professional engagement within the museum field

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: $57,000 - $63,000/year

Grade: GGS - 010

University Title: Collections Curator

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

Please note: This is an in-person role located on the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. Candidates must be residents of the state of Missouri or willing to relocate prior to the hire date.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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Develop and manage exhibitions, including conceiving, planning and organizing, permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions

Support collections stewardship and museum operations, including maintaining curatorial records, contributing to collections management practices, and collaborating with staff on collection care, loans, and exhibition logistics

Provide guidance and oversight for museum programs and staff, including collaborating with and providing direction related to collections, exhibitions, and research activities involving museum staff, interns, and graduate assistants

Advance teaching and student engagement, including partnering with faculty to incorporate museum collections into coursework, facilitating object-based learning experiences, and participating in class visits, lectures, and educational activities

Promote pbulic engagement and professional outreach, including supporting educational programming, training volunteer docents, participating in cummunity engagement initiatives, and representing the museum through professional activities and scholarly engagement

Why Join the Museum of Art and Archaeology?

The Museum of Art and Archaeology is an integral part of the University of Missouri's teaching research, and engagement mission. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work with significant art and archaeological collections
• Collaborate with faculty and students across disciplines
• Contribute to original exhibitions and scholarships
• Engage stakeholders through innovative educational and public programs
• Support a museum dedicated to making collections accessible and meaningful to campus and community audiences

Shift

This is a full-time position with hours generally Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D in Art History, Archaeology, Museum Studies, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting original collections-based research
• Experience curating museum exhibitions from conception through installation
• Experience with collections management practices, museum documentation systems, and collections stewardship
• Experience supervising staff, students, interns, volunteers, or project teams
• Experience teaching, guest lecturing, leading object-based learning sessions, or developing museum education programs
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publication, presentation, or professional engagement within the museum field

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: $57,000 - $63,000/year

Grade: GGS - 010

University Title: Collections Curator

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

Please note: This is an in-person role located on the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. Candidates must be residents of the state of Missouri or willing to relocate prior to the hire date.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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