Position at Harry Ransom Center

Paper Conservator
Harry Ransom Center
University of Texas at Austin

Purpose: To manage, oversee, and supervise the paper conservation
programs and the Paper Conservation Lab of the Harry Ransom Center.
To provide complex conservation treatments to collection materials
on paper.

Essential Functions: Perform paper conservation treatments of all
levels of complexity.  Supervise, train, and manage staff, interns,
and volunteers in the Paper Conservation Lab in appropriate
procedures and practices for the care of the Ransom Center
collections.  Oversee personnel safety training with regard to
equipment, chemicals, and other materials used in paper
conservation.  Liaise and collaborate with curators, collection
managers, administrative personnel, and other Ransom Center staff
with regard to the care and treatment of collections on paper.
Participate as part of the Preservation and Conservation Division's
senior team to strategically plan for the ongoing care of the Ransom
Center's collections.  Take a leadership and educational role in all
activities and programs of the division, and similarly support other
areas of the overall institutional preservation endeavor.  Pursue
independent studies and professional opportunities as appropriate.
Assist the associate director with project planning and grant
writing.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in art, art history, or
library and information science plus a certificate of advanced study
in conservation, or Master of Science degree in Art Conservation.  A
minimum of four years of post-graduate experience applying
conservation and preservation practices in libraries, special
collections, archives, or museums.  Experience should be primarily
in paper conservation and include the treatment of works of art on
paper, documents and manuscripts, and other paper-based works.  Up
to one year of experience in the conservation treatment of bound
volumes or photographs will be considered as part of the four years
of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:; More than four years of experience in
conservation treatment of documents, manuscripts, and works of art
on paper.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of materials and technologies encountered in the
creation and conservation of the full range of works on paper.
Superior knowledge of the nature of paper and inks, colorants,
adhesives, and material technologies as applied to the creation of
artistic, literary, and documentary works.  Knowledge of basic
research methods, exhibition standards, building environment
systems, disaster planning and response, conservation trends, and
collection surveys.  Experience will include responsibility for
collection management programs, laboratory management, and personnel
training and supervision.  Experience working with curators and
conservators in a team environment.

Application procedure: please go to

    <URL:https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/search/0/>

and refer to posting number 151125010607.  Applicants must upload a
resume, submit a letter of interest and contact information for
three references.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s)
under consideration for this position.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System
of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer
with a commitment to diversity at all levels.  All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability
or veteran status.  (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503
Rules)

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment
Eligibility Verification form, I-9.  You will be required to present
acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and
authorization to work in the United States.  Information from the
documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify system for
verification.  Documents must be presented no later than the third
day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in dismissal.

Ellen Cunningham-Kruppa, MLIS, PhD
Associate Director
Head of Preservation and Conservation
Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
PO Box 7219
Austin, Texas 78713-7219
512-471-5495
Fax: 512-471-7930


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