Position at National Gallery of Art

Senior Photograph Conservator
National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art is pleased to announce the establishment
of a Senior Photograph Conservator position, which has been made
possible through the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation. The Gallery is seeking applications from qualified
candidates to support the Head of Photograph Conservation with the
development of the newly established Photograph Conservation
Department, including assisting with the planning, organization,
coordination, and implementation of departmental activities
pertaining to the care of the Gallery's vast photograph collections;
supervising and mentoring junior-level conservators, fellows,
interns, and technicians; and supporting its expanding exhibition
and educational programs. The conservator will work in close
collaboration with Gallery conservators, scientists, curators, and
other Gallery staff to identify research priorities for the
Gallery's photograph collections, and will participate in research
and educational programs with Gallery staff and partner institutions
to advance scientific and historical scholarship related to the
study and conservation of photographic materials.

Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and graduates of
recognized conservation training programs or be able to demonstrate
equivalent experience, with a minimum of six years practicing as a
photograph conservator, at least two of which having been in an art
museum setting. Candidates must demonstrate excellent conservation
treatment, communication, and organizational skills and ongoing
contributions to the photograph conservation field. Experience in
scientific research and testing related to photographic materials is
desirable. An expanded description of the duties may be obtained by
emailing Michael Skalka at the address below.

Application Procedure Interested Candidates must provide the
following materials:

    A curriculum vitae with basic biographical information, current
    and permanent addresses, telephone numbers, a description of
    current and previous conservation experience, and three
    references with contact information.

    A statement, not to exceed 1000 words, of interests and intent
    in applying for the position.

    Offprints of no more than four publications related to
    photograph conservation.

Formal applications and supporting materials must be transmitted via
email and sent by U.S. Postal Service or an express mail service for
delivery by no later than 30 April 2010 to:

    Michael Skalka, Conservation Administrator
    Conservation Division
    National Gallery of Art
    2000B South Club Drive
    Landover, MD 20785
    U.S.A.
    dcl<-at->nga<.>gov

Guidelines for electronic application submission may be obtained by
emailing Michael Skalka at the address above.

All applicants will be notified by 7 June 2010 of the decision of
the selection committee.


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