Position at Queens

Teaching position
Artifact Conservation (Textiles)
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 four-month replacement position in the conservation of
textiles in the Art Conservation Program, from January 1, 2013 to
April 30, 2013. We are looking for an experienced individual with a
demonstrated commitment to excellence in conservation practice and
theory, with particular expertise in textile conservation. This
position involves the supervision of graduate students in practical
conservation and research, and lecturing in the history, technology,
and conservation of artifacts from historic, ethnographic and
archaeological sources. The teaching course load is 1.125 courses.
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 textiles, 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 Program (BA, MA,
PhD) 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/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.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. Janice Helland
    Head, Department of Art
    Queen's University,
    Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
    Canada

Applications will be received until August 31, 2012.

Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the
final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.

Inquiries regarding this position can be addressed to

    Professor John O'Neill
    Director, Art Conservation Program
    oneillj<-at->queensu<.>ca

Course Details:

ARTC-801
Conservation Principles: winter term

    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
    preventive conservation including care in handling, transporting
    and storing cultural property.

    Lecture course, team taught, weighting: 0.125

ARTC-813
History Technology and Conservation of Artifacts III: winter term

    This course has the same format as ARTC-811 but with particular
    emphasis on artifacts of organic origin, especially textiles.

    Lecture course, weighting: 0.5

ARTC-853
Artifact Conservation Practice III: winter term

    This course continues the studies begun in ARTC-850 with
    particular emphasis on artifacts made from materials of organic
    origin, especially textiles.

    Lab course, weighting: 0.5

John O'Neill
Director and Associate Professor
Queen's University Art Conservation Program


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