Curatorial Assistant

University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Richardson, TEXAS
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number S05474P
Position Title Curatorial Assistant
Functional Title Curatorial Assistant
Department Crow Museum
Salary Range $45,000 - $47,000
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 02/28/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 03/18/2024
Job Summary
The Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas is currently looking to hire a Curatorial Assistant to join our museum team. The Crow Museum of Asian Art will open its second location in Richardson, Texas in August of 2024. With opening an art museum on the campus of UT Dallas, we have an opportunity to create engaging experiences for students, staff, faculty, and the public at-large.
Come join the Crow Museum of Asian Art in this new adventure!

We are seeking candidates who are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with an organization and leadership team that cares about it’s employees. Successful candidates must meet minimum qualifications of the following position. Don’t wait – Apply now!
The University of Texas-Dallas Museum seeks a full-time Curatorial Assistant to work on projects relating to East Asian art under the supervision of the Curator of Asian Art. Overarching projects will contribute to curatorial initiatives that will utilize the permanent collection to improve the public understanding of Asia. This position will assist the Curator through research and data collection on the Crow Museum’s Collections Plan, Artists of interest, and works of art that are being considered for acquisition. This position will also assist the curator with surveying the state of the collection to better produce an accurate evaluation of collection needs and opportunities.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with focus on east Asian art, art history, or culture. Reading proficiency in an East Asian language. Prior work experience in an art museum or gallery.
Preferred Education and Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist the Curator with research to enhance collection records
  • Generate reports on collection via PastPerfect Database
  • Recommend culturally appropriate terminology for metadata
  • Coordinate academic and scholarly visits to view the collection objects
  • Assist with convening internal and external roundtable discussions on intersections of Asian art
  • Handle works of art
  • Assist with producing interpretive materials and programming
  • Research artists of interest
  • Other duties as assigned
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
About The Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas
The Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas inspires and promotes learning and dialogue about the arts and cultures of Asia through our exhibitions, the research and preservation of our collections, artistic and educational programming, and visitor experience and engagement. We accomplish this in accordance with the highest professional standards, through collaboration with our public and partners in our communities, nationally, and internationally. We define Asia as not of one place, time, or idea. By cultivating compassion through our work, we build greater awareness and a shared sense of what it means to be human.
In 2019, the Crow family made an unprecedented gift by donating the entire collection to The University of Texas at Dallas in memory of their parents and to ensure that the objects may be continued to be enjoyed and cared for by a new generation. In 2024, UT Dallas will open Phase I of the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, a multiphase arts and performance complex dedicated to enhancing and enriching the arts on campus and for the North Texas region. The Crow Museum of Asian Art will operate two locations – the original museum in the Dallas Arts District and the new facility within the O’Donnell Athenaeum.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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