Position at Queen's University

Sabbatical Replacement Position in Painting Conservation
Art Conservation Program, Department of Art
Queen's 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 painting conservation in the Art Conservation Program,
from January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. We are looking for an
experienced individual with a demonstrated commitment to excellence
in conservation practice and theory, with particular expertise in
conservation of contemporary art. This position involves the
supervision of graduate students in practical conservation
treatments and research, and lecturing in the history, technology,
and conservation of modern and contemporary paintings. 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 paintings, 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 the art history (BA, MA, PhD)
program, within the Faculty of Arts and Science. 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 the
Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty
Association (QUFA) and the University, which expires on April 30,
2011 and a new agreement is currently being negotiated.  The current
agreement can be found on the following web site

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

A candidate qualified to teach may be considered for appointment to
a Term Adjunct position as defined by the Collective Agreement for
All Faculty, Librarians and Archivist between QUFA and Queen's
University.  Remuneration will be in accordance with the Collective
Agreement, and appointments are subject to funding or enrolment
criteria.

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 31, 2011

Inquiries
regarding this position can be addressed to

    Krysia Spirydowicz
    Director of the Art Conservation Program
    spirydow<-a t->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. J. O'Neill, K. Spirydowicz, A. Murray, TBA.

  ARTC-823
  History, Technology, and Conservation of Contemporary Art

    This course has the same format as ARTC-821 with a concentration
    on contemporary art.  Emphasis will be placed on contemporary
    painting and multi-media works.  Half course; two and a half
    term-hours; winter. TBA

  ARTC-862
  Paintings Conservation Practice II

    This course continues studies begun in ARTC-861.
    Half course; sixteen term-hours; winter. TBA

  ARTC-864
  Paintings Conservation Practice IV
  Continuation of ARTC-863.

    Half course; sixteen term-hours; winter. TBA

You can create a powerful legacy with a donation that will ensure a
secure future for the Art Conservation Program at Queen's
University. Your contribution will help in our quest to preserve and
enhance the learning experience of our students. Please consider a
gift and visit

    <URL:https://www.givetoqueens.ca/artconservation>

where you will find a link to on-line giving to the Art Conservation
Trust Fund.

Krysia Spirydowicz
Director and Associate Professor
Art Conservation Program

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