Position at University of Gothenburg

Senior Lecturer in Conservation
University of Gothenburg

University of Gothenburg, Faculty of Science, Department of
Conservation, announces an available position as Senior Lecturer in
Conservation, particularly conservation of cultural heritage objects

The Department of Conservation at the University of Gothenburg
offers professional degrees and research programs that address
cultural heritage issues including: urban environments, landscapes,
buildings, gardens, and objects. At the Mariestad campus, the
department offers university degree programs in traditional building
craftsmanship, garden handicraft, and landscape conservation. At the
Gothenburg campus, programs are offered in conservation of cultural
heritage objects and in building preservation.

A professional conservator requires a broad expertise that
incorporates knowledge from diverse fields in the natural sciences,
humanities, and social sciences. Moreover, the professional practice
of preserving and fostering our cultural heritage requires special
practical expertise in documentation, interpretation, and analysis.

The Department is in a development phase where the interaction
between the department's various specializations, and between
education and research, as well as outreach involvement with the
surrounding community, both nationally and internationally, are
important components.

Responsibilities: Undergraduate teaching at entry and advanced
levels with a special responsibility for the program in conservation
of cultural heritage objects. Planning and management tasks within
the conservation program. Teaching within the department's other
program specializations and course offerings, and developing
collaboration with other related areas in the department. Research
and development within the subject area of conservation.
Collaboration with sectors outside the university especially
cultural preservation institutions, both nationally and
internationally. Tutoring and teaching at the postgraduate level.

Qualification requirements: The qualification requirements as stated
in the Higher Education Ordinance are applied for the position. An
additional requirement is ability to teach in Swedish and English.
The successful applicant is expected to teach in Swedish after 2
years.

Assessment: Teaching skills and professional experience in the
conservation of cultural heritage objects will be weighted equally
in the evaluation of the applicant's skills. In the assessment of
teaching skills, particular emphasis will be placed on experience in
planning, organizing and managing courses and proven experience of
teaching and supervision within the subject area of the position.
The Swedish conservation training program works closely with the
cultural heritage sector and other public institutions;
consequently, a good knowledge of the Swedish heritage sector and
labour market for conservators is important. In the assessment of
professional skills in conservation, particular attention will be
given to qualified and extensive knowledge of and experience with
conservation and other cultural heritage preservation issues. An
important merit besides relevant specialization of the successful
candidates is knowledge and experience in the field of preventive
conservation.

Scientific skills, after teaching skills and professional
experience, are the second most important basis for assessment. In
their assessment, special emphasis will be placed on proven
scientific competence within the subject area of the position.
Experience beyond professional boundaries and/or interdisciplinary
collaborations such as personnel management or outreach to
stakeholders in the wider community are subsequently of importance
to the assessment of a candidate's competence.

Further information about the position

Information about the position can be obtained from

    Professor Ola Wetterberg
    Head, Department of Conservation
    +46 31 786 47 02
    ola.wetterberg<-at->conservation<.>gu<.>se

For further information about the department, please visit our
website at

    <URL:http://www.conservation.gu.se/english>

Union representatives:
    Martin Bjorkman
    +46 31 786 3608, OFR/S

    Astrid Igerud
    +46 31 786 1167

    SEKO Lennart Olsson
    +46 31 786 1173

The selection process will include evaluation by experts from
outside the department, interviews, guest lectures, and/or research
seminars.

Applications must be written in English and submitted to the Dean,
Faculty of Science, University of Gothenburg. Applications must
include:

    Complete curriculum vitae, verifications of work experience, and
    any other documents to which the applicant chooses to refer.
    Documentation of teaching merits shall include a description of
    each position's scope and character as well as quality. The
    scope of prior grant awards must be clearly described.

    A written account of scientific and teaching experience, and any
    other of relevance to the position is sought (limit 5 pages).
    Applicants should make clear on which merits they wish primarily
    to be evaluated.

    A description of ongoing and planned research and teaching, and
    any other planned activities of relevance to the position is
    sought (limit 3 pages).

    A selection of at most 10 scientific projects, including the
    rationale for the selection.

    Contact information for two references.

A complete copy of the application must be sent electronically to
the University of Gothenburg through the following website:

    http://www.science.gu.se/english/application/e324113110

Here applicants will find further instructions for how to submit
their applications electronically.

Also, a complete hardcopy of the application must be sent by regular
mail to the University of Gothenburg at the following address:

    Registrar
    University of Gothenburg
    Box 100
    405 30 Gothenburg
    Sweden

Mark the application with Reference number: E324-1131-10

Applications in both electronic and paper versions must have arrived
in our offices by the end of the day on May 30 2010.

Elizabeth E Peacock
Department of Conservation
University of Gothenburg
Box 130
SE-405 30 Gothenburg
Sweden


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