Position at Buffalo State College

Chair/Director and Professor
Art Conservation
Buffalo State College Art Conservation Department

Applications are invited for the position of Chair/Director of the
Art Conservation Department. Twelve-month appointment at associate
professor or professor rank, depending on qualifications. The
department offers an internationally recognized three-year program
of graduate instruction leading to the M.A. degree, and a
certificate of advanced study in art conservation.

Responsibilities: The director/chair will assume a leadership role
in furthering the mission of the department and advancing its
position as an outstanding graduate program with an international
reputation. He/she will oversee the administration of budgets and
direct the work of the secretary and administrative assistant, and
further department programs by grant-writing and fundraising.
Contributions will be made to the intellectual climate of the
department by teaching, scholarship, research, and service.

Required Qualifications: A terminal degree in a relevant academic
field of study; demonstrated experience in a field of visual art or
material culture; experience in administration/management.

Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of distinction in
university-level teaching, research, and service; experience in
conservation and/or working with conservators of art/material
culture; experience working in a museum and/or academic institution;
experience in grant writing and fundraising; evidence of successful
interpersonal relations with colleagues as determined by referees.

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2004 and continue until
the position is filled. Submit letter of interest, resume, and three
current letters of references to:

    Search Committee
    Art Conservation Department
    Buffalo State College
    1300 Elmwood Ave.
    Buffalo NY 14222-1095

Buffalo State is the largest four-year comprehensive college in the
State University of New York (SUNY) system. The campus is located in
the museum district of Buffalo, the second largest city in New York
State. The area offers a variety of cultural and recreational
activities. For more information about the college, visit
<URL:http://www.buffalostate.edu/>.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
and encourages applications from women, racial/ethnic minorities,
persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.

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