Fellowship at Institute of Fine Arts, NYU and University of Delaware

Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Conservation Education
The Institute of Fine Arts, New York University (IFA/NYU), and
the Department of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware
(UD)

The Institute of Fine Arts, New York University (IFA/NYU), and the
Department of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware (UD),
in partnership with a consortium of four conservation education and
training programs in North America, are each seeking a conservator
or scientist to fill a new two-year teaching residency at each
institution.  Both advanced teaching residencies, funded by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, offer exceptional professional
development opportunities for future conservation educators.

Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in
teaching and excellent communication skills.  At least five years'
work experience in conservation and/or science is preferred.

The Fellow's responsibilities will include: Teaching within the core
curriculum of the graduate and undergraduate programs in art
conservation, as well as elective courses and seminars in the
candidate's area of specialization.  Offering selected lectures
(during the first year) and a four-week special course (during the
second year) in one of the partnering conservation programs.
Fellows are also expected to create educational materials for
distribution among graduate conservation programs.  Organizing
(jointly with counterpart fellow) a one-day symposium on "Teaching
Conservation" at the end of the program and scheduled to coincide
with the annual Association of North American Graduate Programs in
Conservation (ANAGPIC) conference in April 2012 at New York
University.  Working closely with a faculty mentor to develop
materials and skills for teaching and, when appropriate, for
selected research projects. Development of a four-week, intensive
2011 summer program at the University of Delaware for
underrepresented advanced undergraduates interested in art
conservation or related fields.  *(Department of Art Conservation at
the University of Delaware only).

The Assistant Professor/ Fellow will be in residence from September
1, 2010 through August 31, 2012.  The fellowship will provide a
stipend of $55,000 and full benefits.  Support for travel to
selected conferences and to the partnering conservation program will
also be provided.

New York University and the University of Delaware are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers.

For an application to the position at the Institute of Fine Arts,
New York University (IFA/NYU) contact

    Hannelore Roemich <hannelore.roemich<-at->nyu<.>edu>.

For information on the  position in  the Department of Art
Conservation at the University of Delaware (UD) contact

    Debra Hess Norris <dhnorris<-at->udel<.>edu>


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