Position at Queens

Term Adjunct Position in Artifact Conservation
Art Conservation Program, Department of Art
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

The Department of Art at Queen's University is inviting applications
for a term adjunct position in the conservation of artifacts in the
Art Conservation Program, from September 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012.
We are seeking an experienced individual with a demonstrated
commitment to excellence in conservation practice and theory, with
particular expertise in objects conservation. This position involves
the supervision of graduate students in the conservation treatment
of artifacts from historic, ethnographic and archaeological sources.
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 artefacts, and will have significant experience in
conservation practice.

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 is posted at

    <URL:http://www.queensu.ca/
        vpac/FacultyRelations/CollectiveAgreements.html>

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. If a graduate student is teaching a course in a different
discipline than they are registered, then they would be eligible for
appointment as a Term Adjunct.

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,
    Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
    Canada

Applications will be received until June 22, 2011 and the final
appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Inquiries regarding
this position can be addressed to Professor

    John O'Neill
    Director of the Art Conservation Program
    oneillj<-a t->queensu< . >ca

Course Details:
<URL:http://www.queensu.ca/calendars/sgsr/Art_Conservation.html>

  ARTC-850
  Introduction to Artifact Conservation Practice

    Laboratory practice in the conservation of artifacts,
    particularly those made of ceramics and glass. Methods of
    preventing further deterioration are applied to artifacts and
    experience is gained in the use of materials for conservation.
    Half course; lab format; sixteen term-hours; fall; on campus;
    100% teaching responsibility; expected enrollment: 4.

  ARTC-852
  Artifact Conservation Practice II

    This course continues the studies begun in ARTC-850 with special
    emphasis on artifacts made of wood, leather, bone and ivory, and
    those made of a number of different materials. Half course; lab
    format; sixteen term-hours; fall; on campus; 100% teaching
    responsibility; expected enrollment: 4.

  ARTC-851
  Artifact Conservation Practice I

    This course continues the studies begun in ARTC-850 with special
    emphasis on artifacts made from metals and stone. Sixteen
    term-hours; winter. Half course; lab format; sixteen term-hours;
    winter; on campus; 100% teaching responsibility; expected
    enrollment: 8.

John O'Neill
Director and Associate Professor
Queen's University Art Conservation Program
15 Bader Lane
Kingston ON K7L 3N6
613-533-6000 ext 74341

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