Position at SUNY Buffalo State

Professor of Paper Conservation
Art Conservation Department
SUNY Buffalo State

Open Rank, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Paper Conservation

The Art Conservation Department at SUNY Buffalo State invites
applications for the tenure track position of assistant or associate
Professor of Paper Conservation, depending on qualifications, to
begin in August 2016.

The department offers an internationally recognized three-year
program of graduate instruction leading to the M.A. degree and a
Certificate of Advanced Study in art conservation.  The position
provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic group of
dedicated and distinguished educators, avid researchers and
respected practitioners of conservation.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach lecture and
laboratory courses in paper conservation and the pertinent history
of materials and techniques, with a focus on fine art and archival
documents.  She/he will supervise student projects and provide
mentoring and advisement to students specializing in paper
conservation and to those who, within the paper conservation track,
specialize in photograph or library/archives conservation.
Advisement includes assisting students in obtaining suitable
third-year internships and guiding students in focused investigatory
projects required during their second year, in cooperation with
other department faculty.  Although teaching is the primary
responsibility, it is expected that the candidate will pursue a
scholarly, research and creative activity agenda, as well.

The paper conservation professor will actively participate in the
life of the department, including:

    Upkeep and maintenance of the paper conservation suite
    facilities

    Managing and organizing the photograph and library/archives
    conservation curricula

    Coordinating with the department's guest lecturer program

    Serving on department and college committees

    Participating in department and college events

    Advancing the department's public outreach initiatives

    Representing the department/college by participating in
    professional organizations

Required qualifications:

    For assistant professor: A terminal degree in art conservation
    or related discipline; a demonstrated progressive experience in
    the conservation of paper-based materials; evidence of a high
    degree of proficiency and skill in the performance of a variety
    of conservation treatments on a wide range of works on paper;
    evidence of initiating a scholarly agenda (publishing or
    speaking on professional conservation issues); well developed
    communication skills; evidence of ability to work cooperatively
    and collegially within an interdisciplinary work environment

    For associate professor: A terminal degree in art conservation
    or related discipline; a demonstrated progressive experience in
    the conservation of paper-based materials; evidence of a high
    degree of proficiency and skill in the performance of a variety
    of conservation treatments on a wide range of works on paper; a
    record of publishing in peer reviewed conservation journals and
    presenting papers at conferences; a record of service to the
    profession; well developed communication skills; evidence of
    ability to work cooperatively and collegially within an
    interdisciplinary work environment

Preferred qualifications:

    Evidence of ability, interest in and commitment to teaching,
    especially at the graduate level

    Knowledge and experience with historical and/or modern paper
    making techniques

    Knowledge and experience with the conservation of rare books,
    library/archival collections and/or photographs

    Advanced studies or research in the conservation of cultural
    heritage, the technical art history of art on paper, material
    science of paper, or a closely related area of paper
    conservation

Appointment: Full-time tenure-track appointment beginning September
1, 2016, contingent on funding.

Salary is competitive nationally, with excellent benefits.

Additional information: The Art Conservation Department is an
internationally recognized professionally oriented graduate program,
offering conservation specializations in objects, paintings, photo,
library/archives and works of art on paper.  The department
maintains close working relationships with the regional cultural
institutions such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, The Buffalo
Museum of Science, The Buffalo History Museum and the University of
Rochester Memorial Art Gallery to name just a few.  With over 400
graduates working in museums, regional centers and private practices
across the country and overseas, the Art Conservation Department's
alumni play an integral role in the preservation of our nation's and
the world's cultural heritage.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin January 8,
2016.  Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Send cover letter addressing qualifications, teaching philosophy and
professional activities, curriculum vitae, list of Internet links to
samples of conservation treatments, publications, and other
research/scholarly/creative work, along with names, email addresses
and telephone numbers of three references to:

    <URL:https://jobs.buffalostate.edu>

Email questions to the Art Conservation Department
<artcon<-at->buffalostate<.>edu>

Learn more about SUNY Buffalo State and the Art Conservation
Department at

    <URL:http://artconservation.buffalostate.edu>

A commitment to the mission and core values of SUNY Buffalo State is
expected.  SUNY Buffalo State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and particularly encourages applications from women
and minority candidates."

Meredeth Lavelle
Program Manager
Art Conservation Department
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Ave., RH 230
Buffalo NY 14222-1095
716-878-5025
Fax: 716-878-5039


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