Position at Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana (SUPSI)

Lecturer-researcher in wall painting conservation-restoration
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
    (SUPSI)
Lugano, Switzerland

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
(SUPSI), is offering a position for a Lecturer-researcher in wall
painting conservation-restoration at the Conservation-Restoration
degree program of the Department of Environment, Construction and
Design (DACD), in Canobbio (Lugano).  The position is on an annual
renewable fix-term basis and requires a part-time commitment of
approximately 50-80%.

Duties and Responsibilities

    Assist the director of the master's program in
    conservation-restoration with strategic planning, learning
    activities and program coordination

    Provide MA students with theoretical lessons and practical
    activities in the conservation-restoration of wall painting and
    decorated architectural surfaces

    Participate in research projects, and develop new research areas

    Participate in activities of continuing education and services
    for the degree program in conservation-restoration

    Maintain and develop national and international contacts as well
    as scientific exchanges with other scientific and educational
    institutions

    Maintain and develop contacts with national and international
    institutions concerned with the protection of the cultural
    heritage.

Profile / training and experience required

    Master's degree in conservation-restoration of wall paintings
    and decorated architectural surfaces (or equivalent
    qualifications)

    Relevant professional experience in the field of
    conservation-restoration of wall paintings and architectural
    surfaces

    Experience at supervising students during practical and
    theoretical work

    Experience in research and teaching activities at university
    level

    Experience at establishing priorities and developing a working
    plan for managing, organizing and conducting activities on a
    worksite

    Experience at working within a multidisciplinary team

    Ability to take initiative and responsibility, proven ability to
    work both independently and as part of a team

    Excellent communication and organizational skills

    Be fully available to work on site in Switzerland and abroad

    Working experiences and professional contacts at an
    international level

    Good knowledge of at least one national language and English;
    knowledge of a third (national) language is considered a plus.

We can offer

    Challenging conservation, education and managerial assignments
    in the stimulating, dynamic work environment within the Swiss
    Conservation-Restoration Campus;

    Possibility to broaden and increase professional skills and
    experience;

    Professional advancement and personal growth.

The requisites for this position are published in the "Direttive
interne SUPSI" (direttiva 7A, art. 2) and in the "Regolamento del
personale SUPSI"

    <URL:http://www.supsi.ch>
    (see SUPSI, Documenti ufficiali)

For specific information please contact the director of the
Conservation-Restoration degree program:

    Giacinta Jean
    +41 58 666 62 41
    giacinta.jean<-at->supsi<.>ch

Applications, with cover letter stating interests and
qualifications, curriculum vitae, documentation of studies and work
experience, must be submitted no later than March 18, 2015.

They must be submitted only using the on-line application form.

    <URL:http://www.supsi.ch/home/supsi/lavora-con-noi/2015-03-08-bando211.html>

Incomplete applications, applications sent to the wrong address or
after the deadline will not be considered.

Arch. Ph.D. Giacinta Jean
Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana
Dipartimento ambiente costruzioni e design
Conservazione e restauro
CH 6952 Canobbio
+41 91 935 12 41
Fax: +41 58 666 63 09


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