Fellowship at Ringling Museum of Art

Selby Painting Conservation Fellow
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota, FL

Job ID: 38739

Full-time, temporary
1-Year Visiting Faculty

Apply on or before: May 26, 2015

This Visiting Faculty appointment is scheduled to begin
approximately in September 2015 and last for 1 year.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in its affiliation with
Florida State University, is one of the largest museum/university
complexes in the nation.  Located on 66-acres of Sarasota bay front
property, it preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling,
educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience
and take delight in a world-renowned collection of fine art and
special exhibitions; Ca d'Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the
Circus Museums; the Tibbals Learning Center; the Historic Asolo
Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds
overlooking the Sarasota Bay.  The Visitors Pavilion serves over
350,000 guests annually.  An Education Building houses our library,
conservation facility, classrooms, and staff offices.

Responsibilities: The one-year Selby Conservation Fellowship will
provide the successful candidate with a rich and varied experience
in the examination, documentation, and treatment of paintings under
the supervision of the Chief Conservator.  The Fellow will also be
actively involved in the care of other types of objects in the
diverse museum collections.  Responsibilities will include
participation in the planning and implementation of the dynamic
exhibitions and loans program.  Beyond contributing to the routine
activities of the Conservation department, it is anticipated that
the Fellow will play an active role in the ongoing survey of over
300 Italian, French, and Spanish paintings in the museum collection,
to generate technical information to be used in the new museum
catalogue and to help set conservation treatment priorities.
Consultation and collaboration with other members of the Collections
team and other museum departments are essential components of the
Fellowship.

Qualifications:

    A Master's degree in Art Conservation or an equivalent degree

    A sound understanding of the principles and practices of
    preventative conservation as well as conservation examination,
    documentation, and treatment of paintings

    Excellent writing ability and proficient English language skills
    (written and spoken)

Preferred:

    Experience in having carried out the technical examination of
    paintings as part of museum catalogue production

    Demonstrated ability in conducting research and carrying out
    scientific analysis

    Previous museum conservation experience

Please Note: A brief letter of intent describing the candidate's
reasons for applying for this Fellowship and a curriculum vitae are
required.

Anticipated Salary Range: $27,500/year with Florida State benefits
available.

Schedule: Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Evenings and weekends may be required to meet program needs.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history
background check to include fingerprinting.

How To Apply: To access this posting directly:

    <URL:https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psp/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?JobSeekers_ApplyForAJob=38739&Seq=1>

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised,
apply to Florida State University at

    <URL:https://jobs.fsu.edu>
    Select "Browse Job Openings" and "Advanced Search"
    Search for "Ringling"

Please Note: A brief letter of intent describing the candidate's
reasons for applying for this Fellowship and a curriculum vitae are
required.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all
applicable information.

Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and all
education details even if attaching a resume.

For more information, or for technical assistance, please contact

    Ringling Human Resources
    941-359-5700 ext 2605
    employment<-at->ringling<.>org

Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative
Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.  FSU's Equal Opportunity
Statement can be viewed at

    <URL:http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf>

Michelle Roberts
Employment Specialist
Human Resources
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-5700 ext 2605
Fax: 941-360-7325


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