Position at Queens

Position in Paper Conservation
(Sabbatical replacement)
Art Conservation Program, Department of Art
Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Pending funding, the Department of Art at Queen's University is
inviting applications for a four-month sabbatical replacement
position in paper conservation in the Art Conservation Program, from
September 1, 2010 to December 30, 2010. We are looking for an
experienced individual with a demonstrated commitment to excellence
in conservation practice and theory, with particular expertise in
conservation of archival material. This position involves the
supervision of graduate students in practical conservation
treatments and research, and lecturing in the history, technology,
and conservation of archival material.  The teaching course load is
1.625 courses per term. The course details are listed below.

The successful candidate will hold at least a master's degree (or
equivalent) in art conservation with a specialization in the
conservation of archival material, and will have significant
experience in conservation practice. Some administrative experience
would be an asset.

The Art Conservation Program offers a Master of Art Conservation
degree (MAC) and interacts with fine arts (BFA) and art history (BA,
MA, PhD) programs, all within the Department of Art. Further
information may be obtained at

    <URL:http://www.queensu.ca/art>

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.
Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the
workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities,
aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any
sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents of Canada will be given priority.

Academic professionals at Queen's University are governed by a
Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty
Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at

    <URL:http://www.qufa.ca>

A candidate qualified to hold an appointment of one term to three
years in duration and with a limited range of responsibilities may
be considered for appointment to a Term Adjunct position as defined
by the Collective Agreement for Faculty, Librarians and Archivists
between QUFA and Queen's University. Compensation and benefits will
be in accordance with the 2008-2011 Collective Agreement.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae,
letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant
materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration (e.g.
Letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc.). Please arrange to have
applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

    Dr.  Clive Robertson
    Acting Head, Department of Art
    Queen's University
    67 University Avenue
    Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
    Canada

Applications will be received until May 28, 2010

Inquiries regarding this position can be addressed to

    Krysia Spirydowicz
    Director of the Art Conservation Program
    spirydow<-at->queensu<.>ca

    ARTC-801 Conservation Principles

        A general survey course dealing with various aspects of
        conservation and museology. The course deals with
        professional ethics, control of the factors causing
        deterioration and with preventive conservation including
        care in handling, transporting and storing cultural
        property. Half course; 1 term-hour; fall and winter.

    ARTC-831
    History, Technology and Conservation of Paper Objects I

        A detailed study of the structure and characteristics of
        paper objects. Historical, geographical, social and economic
        factors in the development of the technology of paper
        artifacts are considered. The causes of deterioration of
        paper objects are described and methods of preventing
        further deterioration are evaluated, together with materials
        and methods needed to carry out conservation treatments.
        This course focuses on archival materials. Half course; two
        and a half term-hours; fall.

    ARTC-871
    Paper Objects Conservation Practice I

        Laboratory practice in the handling of the materials of art
        and conservation. Theoretical studies are applied to
        practical conservation and preservation projects, which are
        undertaken with faculty supervision. This course emphasizes
        the conservation and preservation of archival materials.
        Half course; sixteen term-hours; fall.

    ARTC-874
    Advanced Practice in Paper Objects Conservation

        This course provides second year students with increasingly
        more complex problems in the conservation of paper objects.
        Aesthetic, historical and ethical aspects are considered
        along with practical approaches to the conservation of
        objects of varied structures and materials. Half course;
        sixteen term-hours; fall.

Barbara Klempan
Associate Professor
Art Conservation Program
Queen's University


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