Position at Buffalo State College

Assistant Professor of Conservation Imaging, Technical Examination
    and Documentation
Art Conservation Department
Buffalo State College

Applications are invited for the tenure track faculty position of
Assistant Professor of Conservation Imaging, Technical Examination
and Documentation contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach the
department's lecture and laboratory courses in methods of
conservation imaging, technical examination of art and artifacts and
in graphic documentation techniques applied to conservation practice
and research. Primary topics include: visible-light examination
methods; photographic principles; digital imaging concepts; studio
and scientific photography; examination and imaging methods
involving ultraviolet, infrared, and x-ray radiation; multi and
hyper spectral techniques; 3D imaging; and professional presentation
techniques. The appointee will provide mentoring and guidance to
students in mastering and applying imaging modalities and graphic
documentation in their work. The appointee will actively engage in
the development of the newly expanded
imaging/examination/documentation suite and be responsible for
maintaining and upgrading the imaging and photographic studios and
laboratories. The appointee will revise and develop existing courses
in response to developments in examination and documentation
methodologies in the field, and contribute to these developments
through scholarly and creative activities. The appointee will also
take an active role in the life of the department, such as serving
on department and college committees, and participating in
department and college events. Appointment is contingent on budget
availability.

Required Qualifications: Hold a terminal degree in art conservation
or a related scientific discipline; possess experience in
conservation examination methods and photographic documentation
techniques involving visible and non-visible radiation; demonstrate
proficiency in professional digital imaging and processing as
applied to the documentation of cultural materials.

Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of ability, interest in and
commitment to teaching at the master's level; experience with
x-radiography; familiarity with new developments in imaging
technologies; involvement in the professional conservation community
as demonstrated by publications, conference presentations, workshop
participation, and other evidence of scholarly and creative
activity;  evidence of ability to work cooperatively and collegially
within an interdisciplinary work environment; one or more years of
postgraduate conservation experience; knowledge and experience with
historical photographic techniques.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled; the position will begin in
August 2012. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at

    <URL:https://jobs.buffalostate.edu>

Please visit our department website at:

    <URL:http://www.buffalostate.edu/depts/artconservation/>


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