The University of Texas at Dallas
The School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
The School of Arts & Humanities
Faculty Position in Art Conservation
Applications are solicited for an appointment to an endowed tenured professorship in the field of Conservation Science as part of the newly created Edith O’Donnell Institute for Art History and the Department of Chemistry. Preferred candidates will have degrees in chemistry or in closely related field and have a demonstrated interest in Conservation Science. Additionally, a scholarly record appropriate for a tenured professorship in leading American universities is required. Expectations include garnering external funding for graduate education and the ability to build strong collaborative interactions with other scientists and professionals both on campus and in the art museums in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Teaching responsibilities could include graduate and undergraduate courses in chemistry and Conservation Science. While designed as a senior level position, particularly accomplished individuals at all levels are invited to apply.
This position will also include Adjunct Staff status at the Dallas Museum of Art, ensuring close collaboration with the DMA’s Conservators and Curators, as well as direct access to the museum’s encyclopedic collection of over 22,000 works of art.
The Edith O’Donnell Institute is an independent administrative entity within The University of Texas at Dallas, with its Director reporting to the Office of the Provost with the title of Vice Provost. Faculty appointed to the O’Donnell Distinguished Chairs will hold tenure in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with the possibility of joint appointment with the School of Arts and Humanities. The Institute has been founded with an endowment, complemented by committed university resources that will provide resources sufficient to recruit and support a nationally leading program in art history and art conservation.
The University of Texas at Dallas, located just north of Dallas in Richardson, Texas, now has an enrollment over 23,000 students. It has been designated by the State of Texas as one of seven emerging universities to be encouraged to become a major research campus. UTD maintains close ties with and major corporate entities in the Metroplex.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.
Applicants should provide the following information: resume, statement of vision, and full contact information for four or more professional references via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available at: http://go.utdallas.edu/pnw141010.