College Station, TX
Full time
R-097680
Job Title
Assistant Curator
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Entomology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
Job Summary:
Manages day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University Insect Collection. Recruits, trains and supervise part-time personnel to assist in carrying out collection operations and programs. Maintains departmental arthropod identification and information service. Promotes collection development through relevant field work in arthropod faunistics. Builds and maintains professional knowledge and expertise in research collection development and management.
Responsibilities:
-Recruit, train, and supervise part-time technicians and student workers to assist in implementing collection operations and initiatives; coordinate research collection activities with the departmental teaching collection manager.
Maintain the departmental arthropod identification and information service and assist in providing taxonomic support for instructional and outreach/Extension programs within the department.
Promote collection development through field work designed to enhance the taxonomic diversity of collection holdings from Texas and adjacent regions.
-Assist the Curator in identifying and securing support for collection development activities, and in establishing policies affecting collection operations and development.
-Enhance collection development, usage, and visibility through the development and maintenance of relationships with arthropod systematists and biologists, both professional and avocational, and continue professional development and maintain knowledge of contemporary best-practices for insect/arthropod research collections through active participation in appropriate professional organizations, meetings, and related activities.
-Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:-Master’s degree or higher in related field.-One year of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-Knowledge of modern collection management procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills. Good computer skills.-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements:
-Incumbent must possess (or obtain within six months of position start date) and maintain a valid license for driving in Texas.
Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:
Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
Benefits and Leave:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance ( (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
12–15 annual paid holidays
Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative
Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs
How to Apply
Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Statement of Interest in this position
Three professional references with email and daytime phone numbers.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (
Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.
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