Position at Columbia

Director of Conservation Research and Education
Columbia University

The Historic Preservation Program in the Graduate School of
Architecture Preservation and Planning at Columbia University seeks
a senior professional for the position of Director of Conservation
Research and Education. The Director will have the following
responsibilities:

    1.  Designing, pursuing funding for, and managing the
        conservation section of the newly conceived Avery
        Laboratory. This laboratory will serve as both a teaching
        and research venue for the Historic Preservation Program and
        a new materials and design fabrication and testing facility
        for the Architecture and Planning Programs.

    2.  Developing curriculum, providing teaching for introductory
        and advanced courses, and advising and supporting students
        doing independent studies and theses in Historic
        Preservation.

    3.  Pursuing research in architecture conservation and funding
        for such research both individually and in collaboration
        with researchers and laboratories within and outside the
        university.

The incumbent should have a Ph.D. in the physical sciences, a
demonstrated record of research and publications in conservation,
field experience in architecture conservation, a demonstrated
ability to collaborate with conservators and scientists, experience
with the design and construction of conservation laboratories,
teaching experience, and a track record of funding raising.

Applicants should respond with a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae, examples of work, and names and addresses of three
references.  Review of applications will begin on February 21, 2005
and will continue until a candidate is chosen.

    Mark Wigley, Dean
    Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
    402 Avery Hall/1172 Amsterdam Avenue
    New York, NY  10027

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


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