Position at Queens

Conservator of Paper, Photographic Materials and New Media
Art Conservation Programme
Queen's University

The Art Conservation Programme at Queen's University, Kingston,
Canada, seeks applications from qualified individuals for a
three-year non-renewable position as Assistant Professor to begin 1
July 2013 (subject to budgetary approval).  The position involves
the teaching and supervision of graduate students in practical and
theoretical courses covering the history, technology, and
conservation of works on paper, photographic materials, and library
materials (analogue and digital), such as fine art on paper, rare
books, archival materials, film and new media.  The successful
candidate will be expected to conduct and disseminate research in
his/her area and will have the opportunity to work with graduate
students in a recently-introduced stream in the Art History PhD
programme (art history/art conservation).  Applicants must
demonstrate excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching and
in scholarly research.  Applicants will hold a PhD or equivalent,
have experience in conservation practice and a record of
publications in scholarly journals and involvement in professional
associations; administrative experience would be an asset.

The Art Conservation Programme offers a Master of Art Conservation
degree (MAC) in conservation practice, conservation science, and
conservation research.  More information can be found at

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

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 will be given priority.  Academic staff at Queen's
University are governed by a Collective Agreement the details of
which are posted at

    <URL:http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.html>

A letter of application, full curriculum vitae, a statement of
research, and copies of major publications along with the names and
contact information for three referees should be submitted.  Review
of applications will begin 15 October 2012 and will continue until
the position is filled. Applicants must apply to:

    Janice Helland, PhD
    Professor and Head
    Art History and Art Conservation
    Ontario Hall
    Queen's University
    Kingston ON K7L3N6
    Canada
    hellandj<-at->queensu<.>ca

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


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