Jobs Digest: February 10, 2017 – AIC Blog Archives: Conservators Converse

Assistant Curator, European, Art Gallery of Ontario
Conservation and Urban Design Officer, Ipswich Borough Council.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate Positions (2), University of Texas At Dallas
Textile Conservator, the Bowes Museum
Architectural Investigator, Historic England
Postdoctoral Researcher, Medieval Parchment from Orval Abbey, University of Namur
Associate Conservator of Objects, the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art (1945-The Present), the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Director of Preservation Services, Yale University Library
Architectural Conservators, Integrated Conservation Resources
Post-Doctoral Research Associate Positions (2), University of Texas At Dallas
Artists Documentation Program Fellowship, the Menil Collection and Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum Education Coordinator, University of Kansas Natural History Museum
Conservator, Special Collections, New York University
Mellon Fellow, Paper Conservation, the Art Institute of Chicago
Conservator, Heritage Conservation Centre and Singapore Art Museum
Assistant Manager/ Manager, Curatorial Projects, Singapore Art Museum
Senior Manager, Curatorial Projects, Singapore Art Museum

1. ASSISTANT CURATOR, EUROPEAN, Art Gallery of Ontario (Ontario, Canada)

Application deadline: February 15, 2017
Posting no. 1012586
Salary: $64,260-$80,325 per annum

Under the direction of the Curator, European Art & R. Fraser Elliott Chair, Print and Drawing Council, the Assistant Curator, European will assist in building, presenting and documenting the permanent collection of European Art up to 1900 as well as creating and executing exhibitions and installations. They will assist in the research, identification and analysis of significant tendencies, issues and opportunities in the field of European art and foster public understanding of art as a vital social and cultural force. In collaboration with colleagues, the Assistant Curator will partner with internal and external stakeholders to create and realize projects that support the AGO’s values of art, access and learning.

The Assistant Curator, European will be required to possess the following skills and experience:

Completion of a Masters in Art History; PhD in art history is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of art history with an in-depth knowledge of the European Art produced between 1200 and 1900.
A minimum of two years directly related experience researching collaboratively and cross-departmentally within a comparable museum setting from a curatorial perspective.
Knowledge of the installation process for works of art.
Demonstrated writing and research skills, including professional publication history.
Demonstrated experience in speaking and writing about art to specialized audiences and more diverse audiences.

In addition to the above qualifications, we would like the candidate to have knowledge of additional AGO holdings (e.g. prints and drawings, contemporary, modern, Canadian, Photography, African, First Nations, Inuit, Métis). They need to have well-developed organizational, interpersonal and public relations skills. In addition, experience working with a variety of computer software packages, such as database software TMS, is crucial.

The Assistant Curator, European is a unionized position with a salary range of $64,260 to $80,325 per annum (up to 35 hours per week). Increases to salary will be in accordance with negotiated collective bargaining agreements. Benefits include paid vacation time, group health benefits (medical, drug, dental and vision), life insurance benefits, paid sick time, long-term/short-term disability benefits, optional insurance benefits, pension plan benefits and a wide variety of discounted services/products.

Work Location: 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4. We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply. Canadians, permanent residents, and/or foreign nationals with a valid work permit will be considered with priority.

Please visit our website at www.ago.net/jobs to complete your online application (note: our application portal requires that you use either Internet Explorer or Google Chrome to complete your application).

This position will be posted until filled. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

For more details, visit: www.ago.net/jobs.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2. CONSERVATION AND URBAN DESIGN OFFICER, Ipswich Borough Council (Ipswich, UK)

Closing date: February 27, 2017 Midday
Interview date: March 6 – 7, 2017

Ipswich is a major historic town with a rich and varied heritage including over 600 listed buildings and fifteen conservation areas. The council is at the forefront of heritage management and urban improvement in the town and is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person to come and join our friendly planning team and help shape the future development of the Borough.

Under the direction of the Senior Conservation and Urban Design Officer, you will provide specialist advice to the development management team, councillors and members of the public on a range of built heritage and townscape issues including listed building consent applications, planning applications with built heritage implications, conservation area appraisals / management plans and heritage enforcement.

You will provide urban design advice on development schemes, development briefs and public realm enhancement and will be involved with the running of the Ipswich Conservation and Design Panel.

You will be educated to degree level or hold an NVQ level 6 in a relevant field and have 3 years’ qualitative experience. You will be a member or have eligibility for membership of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). An urban design or equivalent qualification and experience of providing urban design advice would be an advantage. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a local authority environment.

This post offers a range of benefits including:
* flexible working hours
* payment of annual IHBC membership subscriptions
* a relocation policy
* childcare subsidy
* a Green Travel Plan offering reduced public transport tickets and use of pool cars and bikes for business use around the Borough.

For more information about this role please contact Mike Taylor on+44 (01473) 432934 or email: mike.taylor@ipswich.gov.uk.

Apply online at: www.ipswich.gov.uk/jobs, where you will need to log in or sign up to ‘My Ipswich’ to complete the online application form for this vacancy. Alternatively, email: recruitment@ipswich.gov.uk or telephone +44 (01473) 433402.

The selection process will be an interview and a presentation.

For more details, go to: https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/conservation-urban-design-officer.

3. POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS (2), University of Texas at Dallas (Dallas, TX, USA)

Application deadline: March 1, 2017
Posting No. S00960P
Salary Range: $48,000.00
Position open until filled

The EODIAH Conservation Science Research Group at the University of Texas at Dallas, led by Professor David McPhail, is seeking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Associates to two-year positions to work on research projects in Conservation Science. The research will be in collaboration with a number of museums in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Amon Carter Museum and the Harry Ransom Center.

The research group was established in January 2016 and its primary aim is to undertake scientific research in collaboration with local museums in order to deliver useful practicable solutions to curators and conservators regarding the conservation of objects in their care, and their technical art history. The research group laboratory is equipped with instruments that are being used for the air-based non-invasive non-destructive study of artifacts and includes an M6 Jetstream scanning XRF, a VSC 8000 colorimeter, a ZeGage white light interferometer, and a number of optical microscopes that can operate in the UV and visible. Importantly, all these instruments are transportable, if necessary, and can ‘go to the art’. We also use, in collaboration with the Geosciences department, a Giga-macro large area imaging apparatus and an environmental SEM. A plethora of state-of-the-art complimentary research equipment such as FTIR, Raman, SEM, SIMS, TEM and FIB are available on campus.

Further information on these posts and on the procedure for applying may be found at https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/7446.

4. TEXTILE CONSERVATOR, The Bowes Museum (County Durham, UK)

Closing date: March 3, 2017 at 23:59 hours
Interview date: March 20, 2017
Salary: GBP 24,640 – GBP 26,000 Depending on experience

The Bowes Museum is the largest museum of fine art, decorative art and costume and textiles in the North of England. It was built by John and Josephine Bowes to house their collections and opened in 1892. Since then it has continued to grow its collections and reputation. It has a large and extensive fashion and textiles collection and recently hosted the Yves Saint Lauren Retrospective exhibition and the V. and A. Shoes exhibition.

We are looking for an experienced textile conservator to conserve items to a high standard in preparation for a redisplay of the Fashion and Textile Gallery in 2018 -19, to manage 2 ICON interns and assist with upcoming major temporary exhibitions.

Answerable to the Conservation Manager.

Duties Include:

Undertake practical conservation work of the highest standards, using a wide range of technical treatments and processes especially for the objects selected for the new displays.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation, including digital photographs and work with the Museums Ad Lib documentation system.
Carry out a conservation plan for the gallery redisplay in conjunction with the Curator, Assistant Curator of Textiles and the Conservation Manager, working to deadlines within that plan.
To be an active member of the Museums conservation team and take a lead on textile preventive conservation projects.
Work with other conservation professionals and university partnerships
The supervision of students on placement and the training of up to 2 interns per year, through Skills for the Future.
Contribute towards the museums public program, to enhance public awareness and understanding of the conservation of the collection
Respond to conservation – related enquiries by email, written correspondence and in person.
Develop an appropriate method of liaising and engaging with visitors, when working in the gallery study space, The Glass Cube.
To develop commercial work with outside organizations and to help position the Museum to become a regional resource for textile conservation
Initiate analysis of objects where appropriate and contribute to the technical knowledge of the collections.
Continuous personal development including PACR Accreditation or to be working towards it.
Publicize the work of the department as appropriate through networking with other professionals, attendance at relevant seminars/conferences, publications etc.
Working with the Museums development team to source, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with our funders and stakeholders identifying potential future partners for funding and tender applications.
You should be goal orientated, identifying opportunities and being proactive in putting ideas and solutions forward.
You will be a strong problem solver, able to take initiative and be confident in making informed decisions.
You will need a minimum 3 years’ experience as a textile conservator, excellent organizational skills, the ability to work as part of a team and good communication skills

For more information and an application pack send an email to: simone.wain@thebowesmuseum.org.uk, or visit www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/About-Us/Jobs-Volunteering/Job-Opportunities/ArtMID/2197/ArticleID/125/Textile-Conservator.

5. ARCHITECTURAL INVESTIGATOR, Historic England: (Swindon, UK)

Closing date: March 12, 2017
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract type: permanent

Are you excited by discovering the secrets that lie within our historic buildings and places? Do you care about heritage? We will support you in developing a career that will enable you to become an expert in areas you are passionate about. In this hands-on role, you will visit, investigate and survey buildings and places, uncovering evidence and establishing facts. In this way, you will be able to influence the appreciation, protection and management of our built heritage.

England is currently experiencing growth, with large infrastructure projects and an increased demand for new housing, so it`s an opportune time to help us champion the nation`s heritage. By joining our multidisciplinary investigation team and collaborating with other specialists on a diverse range of projects you will hone your skills and develop a career as an architectural investigator.

You will shape the stories of the sites you visit through a combination of fabric analysis, measured survey and documentary research. You will seek to communicate your findings in new and exciting ways, through publications and talks. You may also have the opportunity to train and guide others.

Alongside a deep interest in, and knowledge of, British buildings, you will have a degree in Architectural History, Archaeology, Art History, History, or a related discipline. You may also have experience of working in the heritage sector in a similar investigation role. You will enjoy the detailed analysis of visually interrogating a building or place and have the ability to adapt your written and oral communications to suit your audience.

You will work within a highly supportive team environment, enabling you to develop a career that rewards your passion for our built heritage. Alongside a competitive salary you will have a benefits package which includes the option to enter the Civil Service Pension Scheme and a range of other corporate discounts and lifestyle benefits.

The contract is permanent, subject to a 6-month probationary period; contractual hours are 36 per week. Field tests will be held on Tuesday 11th April and interviews on Wednesday 12th April. You should submit an example of your written work with your application.

6. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER: MEDIEVAL PARCHMENT FROM ORVAL ABBEY, University of Namur (Namur, Belgium)

Application Deadline: 01/06/2017 23:00 hours Europe/Brussels
Offer Starting Date: 01/09/2017
Research Field: Biological sciences, zoology, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis chemistry, instrumental techniques, molecular chemistry, applied physics, biophysics, physics.

In the frame of the Pergamenum21 research program, with the support of the Fondation Roi Baudouin, the University of Namur offers a 1-year full-time postdoctoral researcher position for a transdisciplinary research on medieval parchment materials from Orval Abbey. The main objective is to use mass spectrometry techniques for the identification of the animal origin of parchments, which might help answering long pending questions about the production and use of parchment in medieval society. The research will consist in carrying on systematic proteomics analyses on both library books and charters, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. The selection of samples and the interpretation of results will be done in close collaboration with historians. The candidate must have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Biology, with a background experience in mass spectrometry, fulfil international mobility conditions and show strong personal interest for cultural heritage science and history.

The University of Namur (Belgium) offers a full-time position (12 months) for a post-doctoral research on parchments (subject to evaluation at the end of the contract, possibility is offered to renew the contract once for 12 additional months). The candidate must have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Biology, with a background experience in mass spectrometry, fulfill international mobility conditions and show strong personal interest for cultural heritage science and history.

The researcher will work in a trans-disciplinary research group (www.pergamenum21.eu), and will use time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS) techniques for the identification of the animal origin of parchments. Based on previous investigations of our group and others, the knowledge of the animal species (mainly calf, sheep, goat) in parchment folios, which differ among codices or even among folios of the same codex, is key information for historians. Ultimately, this knowledge might help answering long pending questions about the production and use of parchment in medieval society. In a first step, a series of samples will be taken from each manuscript and charter of the selected corpus from Orval Abbey library and the animal species will be identified using a protocol that has already been validated by researchers of our group. The protocol involves non-invasive sampling of the parchment and extraction of collagen proteins which are then digested by trypsin to produce peptides. The animal species is identified from measurement of the peptides mass and/or determination of the amino acids sequence in fragmented peptides, followed by manual and computer-assisted matching of mass/sequences with those found in collagen database. In the first step of the project (limited set of samples), liquid chromatography followed by electrospray ionization (ESI) will be used in a tandem mass spectrometer configuration (ESI-TOF MS/MS) available at the University of Namur and for which we have established a set of specific peptide sequences (biomarkers) to determine the species of interest (goat, sheep, calf). A high-throughput MS technique will be used in the second step of the project for systematic measurements on different folios of selected manuscripts and charters. High-throughput measurements of peptides mass will be performed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry. Access to MALDI-TOF-MS apparatus will be made available thanks to collaboration with another university.

The candidate will develop a species identification procedure, validate it in partnership with experts in the field and apply it to systematic screening of Orval Abbey parchments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

Physics: PhD or equivalent
Chemistry: PhD or equivalent
Biological sciences: PhD or equivalent

For more details, requirement list, and to apply, visit: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/169223.

7. ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR OF OBJECTS, The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), (Indianapolis, IN, USA)

Reports To: Chief Conservator
Basic Work Week: 37.5 hours per week, M-F

The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) seeks a highly-motivated objects conservator for the position of Associate Conservator of Objects. This full-time staff position will be responsible for active objects conservation efforts for its significant collections of African, American, Asian, European, contemporary art and design arts that span 5,000 years of history, including outdoor sculpture on the museum campus and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, as well as furnishings within Oldfields–Lilly House and Gardens, a historic Country-Place-Era estate and National Historic Landmark on the IMA grounds; and the Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana, one of the country’s most highly regarded examples of mid-century Modernist residences. The IMA features well-equipped conservation labs for paintings, paper, objects, textiles conservation, and a state-of-the-art conservation science laboratory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Associate Conservator of Objects’ responsibilities include preventive care, examination, documentation, treatment, exhibition and loan preparation, research, advocacy and outreach. All work must adhere to the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. The Associate Conservator of Object will share a Conservation Technician with Textile Conservation. The position reports to the Chief Conservator directly. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Applicants must have a Master’s degree from a recognized graduate conservation training program with a minimum of three years of museum experience in objects conservation following graduation. Excellent project management, written, verbal and interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrable skill and ability to prioritize and work independently as well as in collaboration with other museum staff and outside contractors to meet deadlines on multiple projects is essential. A broad knowledge of traditional materials, cultures/art history, and documentation and research techniques is expected. Familiarity and conservation experience with modern materials, electronic, video, and time-based artworks is a plus, as is experience with supervision or mentoring of conservation/contract staff, graduate interns and pre-program interns. Ability to wear a respirator is required.

A competitive salary is offered for all positions and a generous benefits package for full-time positions.

TO APPLY
Send your resume, a letter of interest, and the names/contact information for three professional references to: ATTN: Human Resources – 4000 Michigan Road; Indianapolis, IN 46208, e-mail to hr@imamuseum.org, or fax to +1 (317) 920-2655. No phone calls, please.

Please specify “ASSOCIATE CONSERVATOR OBJECTS” in subject line if you email your resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

8. CURATOR OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART (1945-THE PRESENT), The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), (Indianapolis, IN, USA)

Reports To: Deputy Director for Public Programs and Audience Engagement Basic
Work Week: 37.5 hours per week, M-F

The IMA seeks an energetic curator who is passionate about developing and leading a Modern & Contemporary Art program that moves beyond those of most traditional art museums. The ideal candidate will be especially knowledgeable about US Modern & Contemporary Art, but will also have interest in art beyond our borders (e.g. Latin America and Canada). The successful candidate will also be highly flexible and enthusiastic about working collaboratively with his/her colleagues in curatorial, public programs, hospitality, marketing, horticulture, and natural resources to create and implement interdisciplinary exhibitions and programs at the nexus of art and nature. The candidate will thrive in an environment of innovation and change that champions risk taking and attracting both traditional AND non-traditional audiences to the IMA campus. The Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art is essential to enabling the IMA to reach its goal of becoming a major cultural destination in the Midwest operating with a sustainable financial model.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

With an understanding and acknowledgment of the evolving role of museums in the 21st century and shifts in demographics and audience behavior, define a long-term vision for the IMA’s Modern & Contemporary Art program that capitalizes on the capacity of art to engage audiences in relevant ways. Devise a strategy for expanding and sustaining a dialogue with the IMA’s communities through Modern & Contemporary Art, including exhibitions and programs that will connect the institution to non-traditional art audiences who want to engage with the institution through a fusion of art, nature, food, play, and social experiences.
Study the IMA’s permanent collection of Modern & Contemporary art (1945 to the present) and present these works afresh through innovative exhibitions, installations, and programming. Make visually engaging and accessible art acquisitions with special consideration being given to the institutional goal of broadening the collection through the addition of works by a more diverse range of artists, as well as works that reflect the key role that nature plays within the IMA. Recommend the removal of art from the collection as appropriate. Work with other staff members to secure funding for Modern & Contemporary projects and acquisitions through fundraising and donor cultivation.
Work in a variety of contexts and settings. Indoor spaces specific to Modern & Contemporary art at the IMA include the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion (4,400 sq. ft.) and the entire fourth-floor (30,000 sq. ft. of gallery space). External to the main Museum building, the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park and the Gardens provide a variety of venues and opportunities to engage visitors through Modern & Contemporary Art. To assure the success of exhibitions and programs the IMA has developed a robust team planning and execution approach in which the Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art will play a key role in terms of artist selection and intellectual content. Periodically the Curator will develop exhibitions to tour to other art museums, botanical gardens, and/or sculpture parks.
Work closely with IMA curators, including those who oversee Contemporary Art in the areas of design, fashion, works-on-paper, as well as interpretation specialists, conservators, designers, installation, and collections management, to ensure that the permanent collection is properly installed, interpreted, documented, conserved, stored, and displayed in a dynamic way in the museum’s galleries.
Engage with key collectors in an effort to improve their art holdings, financial support of the IMA, and propensity to gift works of art to the museum. Significant private collections in the area include those focusing on African-American art; 1960s abstract painting and sculpture; and the Chicago Imagists.
Conduct research based on the permanent collection, proposed acquisitions, and other related topics that can be published in appropriate journals, exhibition catalogues, museum brochures, and other publications, as well as become the basis for public programs, docent training, the enrichment of the IMA’s online collection database, website, interpretive materials, scholarly articles, and other publications.
Participate in IMA public programs and in the community at large. Prepare and deliver lectures and general talks for members, docents, and visitors, as well as for community events.
Serve as staff liaison for the IMA’s Contemporary Art Society, including program development, donor cultivation, travel, acquisitions, and lectures, as well as a link to the local artist community.
Participate in donor development through travel. Attend key local, regional, national and international events related to Modern & Contemporary Art to stay abreast of the market and to review work by emerging, mid-career, and mature artists. A travel budget is available to support these activities.
The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, passionate about the IMA’s mission, and a committed leader of the organization dedicated to the IMA’s strategic plan. http://www.imamuseum.org/about/governance-administration Other duties may be assigned. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience M.A. in Art History (or equivalent in a related field) and a minimum of five years’ museum experience required for rank of full curator. IMA will consider exceptional candidates without five years of museum experience for a position as an associate curator. Extensive general knowledge of Modern & Contemporary Art from 1945 to the present required. Demonstrated commitment to scholarship through research, publications, and exhibitions, as well as a commitment to engaging the public, expected.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise administrative assistant, visiting scholars, and interns. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Develop and manages departmental budget.

Communication Skills and Experience

Must be a sophisticated, media savvy, communicator equally at ease presenting to scholars, working with donors, and bringing the collection to life for a wide range of Museum guests
Collaborative leader able to work well in cross-functional teams and form partnerships across diverse departments (Interpretation, Marketing, Advancement).
The IMA is in the midst of executing a 10-year strategic plan to increase engagement, support and attendance. The successful candidate will develop programs, exhibitions, and communications that build on the IMA’s customer research, attract a broad and diverse audience, and bring to life the IMA’s new brand.
Excellent writing and overall communication skills in English required. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational and computer skills required. Knowledge of art-related activities, including art handling, installation techniques, and familiarity with conservation issues and practices, materials, and techniques preferred.

A competitive salary is offered for all positions and a generous benefits package for full-time positions.

Please specify “Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art” in subject line if you email your resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

9. DIRECTOR OF PRESERVATION SERVICES, Yale University Library (New Haven, CT, USA)

Requisition: 41756BR

The Director of Preservation Services is the chief preservation officer and leads a team of preservation and conservation staff in service of Yale University Library’s mission to provide outstanding support for teaching, learning, and research at Yale, and for the world-wide scholarly community. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collections, Preservation, and Digital Scholarship, the Director establishes strategic direction and leads activities across an extensive set of preservation services, and directs the operations of the Yale University Library’s Center for Preservation & Conservation, a state of the art facility that opened in 2015.

Serving as a leader, partner, and manager, the Director leads a team of 23 staff comprising four operational units – Conservation & Exhibit Services, Digital Reformatting & Microfilming Services, Preservation Services, and Digital Preservation. Library preservation efforts include conservation treatment, housing, exhibition planning and preparation, digital preservation, reformatting of print and audio-visual materials, digital photography, commercial binding, emergency preparedness and response, and environmental monitoring.

The Director sustains the Library’s ongoing commitment to stewardship of remarkable, extensive collections of physical materials; drives the development of robust, sustainable preservation of digital objects; collaborates with colleagues across the library system and University collections, including The University Art Gallery, The Center for British Art, the Peabody Museum of Natural History as well as the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage; and partners with colleagues and provides leadership on preservation within the larger professional community at a national level.

For additional information on the Preservation Department, please visit: web.library.yale.edu/departments/preservation.

Principal areas of responsibility include:

Strategic Leadership: Lead development of strategic vision, prioritization, and assessment of departmental functions. Advance the development and implementation of preservation and conservation services. Identify and promote relevant emerging preservation practices, including in the area of digital preservation.

Administrative Leadership: Plan, monitor, and manage a $3 million annual budget (inclusive of salaries). Collaborate with library leaders to align preservation services with library goals and departmental needs. Think creatively about organizational structure and staff capacity, skills, and development, in order to ensure alignment with the Library’s current and future needs.

Collaboration: Develop and maintain effective engagement with internal and external leaders, stakeholders, partners, and user groups. Support the preservation and conservation needs of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library and other special collections across the Library system. Serve as the library’s primary liaison on preservation matters, in consultation with the AUL. Represent the library in institutional and national/international meetings.

Culture and Teamwork: Maintain and promote a collaborative work environment where department staff function effectively as a team. Operate as a trusted partner in helping to develop a shared understanding of the relationship between collections, preservation, and digital scholarship.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
* Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree. A post- graduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline may be substituted for a master’s degree in library science.
* Minimum of five years’ professional experience in preservation that includes significant supervisory experience in libraries, higher education, or cultural heritage.
* Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction in preservation. Demonstrated ability and achievement in managing staff, including ability to identify and address gaps in organizational structure, staff capacity & skills, and develop staff to build relevant skills.
* Demonstrated ability to lead through inclusion and engagement of departmental staff.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective relationships internally and externally with stakeholders, partners, and user groups.
* Ability to create and maintain a collaborative work environment where department staff function effectively as a team and treat each other with mutual respect.
* Demonstrated ability in managing budgets and capital projects.
* Strong commitment to collection building and to innovative public service programs.
* Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability.
* Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, flexibility and a strong commitment to innovation, creativity and excellence.
* Demonstrated problem solving skills, experience coordinating projects, and the ability to bring projects to fruition.
* Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment.

Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Development experience, including grant writing and/or managing grant funded projects.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

HOW TO APPLY
Review of applications will begin March 13, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://bit.ly/2kLaBRq.

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

10. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATORS, Integrated Conservation Resources (New York City, NY, USA)

Integrated Conservation Resources, Inc. (ICR) is a multi-disciplinary group offering a broad range of architectural conservation services for historic buildings and monuments. Our architectural conservators, conservation scientists, craftspeople, and construction executives draw from knowledge and experience with historic materials, technologies, and structures to develop, supervise, and implement conservation and restoration programs. This year marks ICR’s 30^th anniversary. More information can be found at our website: www.icr-icc.com.

ICR currently has a number of full-time positions available in New York City. Graduate level degree in preservation or conservation is required, and applicant must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. ICR Conservators work together on all aspects of our projects in the office, laboratory, job site, and field under the direction of Associate, Senior, or Principal Conservators.

Work activities may include: conditions survey and documentation; field and laboratory testing; select treatment implementation; report preparation; quality control and construction administration; and research.

For more information or to submit a resume and cover letter, please contact Jennifer Schork, Senior Conservator, at jschork@icr-icc.com.

11. POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS (2), University of Texas at Dallas (Dallas, TX, USA)

Further information on these posts and on the procedure for applying may be found at https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/7446.

12. ARTISTS DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP, The Menil Collection and Whitney Museum of American Art (Houston, TX, USA)

The Menil Collection and the Whitney Museum of American Art are pleased to offer an advanced training fellowship in conjunction with the Artists Documentation Program (ADP) supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The term of the fellowship is one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

The inaugural ADP Fellowship will be based at the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas, with travel funds permitting on-site research, collection access, and interview preparation and processing at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. The fellowship will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to participate in all ADP activities. The ADP Fellow will work closely with the ADP directors (Bradford Epley at the Menil and Carol Mancusi-Ungaro at the Whitney) during the research and preparation phase for an artist interview as well as additional conservation, archive, collection management and digital content staff following the interview to ensure the information disclosed is both imbedded within the institutional records and published for wide dissemination via the ADP Archive website. Additionally, the ADP Fellow will undertake and publish a significant research project utilizing the ADP Archive as part of the ADP Resound Project.

As an integral part of the ADP and the Menil and Whitney’s conservation departments, candidates must have an interest in the variety of issues associated with the study, documentation, and care of 20th century and contemporary art. Candidates should be recent graduates of a recognized training program with up to five years of post-graduate work experience, possess excellent communication and organization skills and a demonstrated history of research and publication.

The ADP Fellowship will be administered by the Menil Collection. It will commence in the fall of 2017 and provides a stipend along with all benefits, including health, dental, and vacation, granted to full-time employees of the Menil. Generous travel funds are available.

Applications including a curriculum vitae with e-mail address and telephone number(s), a letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Suzanne Maloch, Director of Human Resources, The Menil Collection, 1511 Branard St., Houston, Texas 77006 USA, or smmaloch@menil.org.

13. MUSEUM EDUCATION COORDINATOR, University of Kansas Natural History Museum (Lawrence, KS, USA)

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum seeks a Museum Education Coordinator to teach and develop a range of science education programs and services. The museum educator is a key staff member in a small department. Responsibilities include teaching programs, research and development, and administration of engaging science programs.

This person should be creative, enthusiastic and curious about science and natural history, comfortable with presenting challenging material, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Master’s degree in a relevant field OR Bachelor’s and 3 years related experience, and a minimum of 1 year professional science teaching experience required. Master’s degree and 3+ years teaching experience in an informal science education setting are preferred.

To see full position details and apply online, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/7938BR.

Review of applications begins February 20, 2017.

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

14. CONSERVATOR, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, New York University (New York, NY, USA)

Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department
18-month term position

Under the general direction of the Conservation Librarian, manage and execute conservation treatments of papyri and 19th century archival documents. Participate in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and lab organization and maintenance. The position is an eighteen (18) month full-time professional position.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED EDUCATION
Graduate degree in conservation, including a minimum of one year internship under the direction of an experienced conservator and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum 4 years’ conservation experience managing conservation projects and working with special collections materials is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Supervising interns and/or employees. Successful project management experience. 3 years professional conservation experience in a research library or similar academic setting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of current paper conservation techniques; professional conservation principles and ethical standards as defined by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Code of Ethic and Guidelines for; the history of papermaking; chemistry as it applies to the conservation of library and archival collections; optimal collection storage environments. Basic understanding of environment control systems. Proficiency using MS Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheet, database) and Adobe Photoshop. Proficiency using conservation and digital documentation equipment. Familiarity with health and safety laboratory standards, in particular, those federal and local standards for working with toxic chemicals and for personal safety during mold remediation.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the profession through teaching, research, and/or publication.

SALARY/BENEFITS
The position is an eighteen (18) month full-time professional position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package and four weeks annual vacation.

TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, submit your CV and cover letter online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/40401

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

15. MELLON FELLOW, PAPER CONSERVATION, The Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)

Job ID 9589

The Art Institute of Chicago is offering a 2-year advanced training fellowship in paper conservation beginning in the fall of 2017.

The Fellow will be involved in a wide range of conservation activities including examination and treatment of works on paper scheduled for loan, acquisition and exhibition. The diversity of the Print and Drawing collections ranging from the 15th through 21st century provide a rich resource for conservation education. The Fellow will also participate in all daily activities of the conservation department including environmental monitoring, condition checks for incoming and outgoing objects and preventative maintenance of the collection. The successful candidate will be encouraged to focus on a research project that should culminate in a published paper or professional presentation.

The Fellow will receive an annual salary with an additional allowance for travel and research, plus benefits including health, dental and vacation leave.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in art conservation and at least one year of practical experience beyond graduation, or equivalent experience.

For consideration, please combine a cover letter summarizing your interest, resume and 3 professional references into one document. Upload this file within the online job application.

For more details and to apply, go to: https://tinyurl.com/h5av75a.

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.

16. CONSERVATOR, Heritage Conservation Centre and Singapore Art Museum (Singapore)

Reporting to: Head of section / Conservation Services

JOB OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
Contributes to the smooth operation and delivery of exhibitions, loans and events of Singapore Art Museum (SAM), as well as other requirements as assigned from the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), in assisting with conservation related tasks and activities (operational and administrative) by coordinating with both internal and external parties involved in accordance to procedures and project timelines.

Relevant in-house trainings will be provided to successful candidate.

DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTIONS AND WORK LOCATION
Artworks and artefacts are part of the national collection and are under the custody of NHB. The collections include socio-historical, cultural, ethnographic, modern and contemporary artwork materials.

The conservator will mainly work at HCC on 32 Jurong Port Road and at SAM on 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555 according to project needs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Carry out conservation assessments, documentation and treatments on artworks and artefacts according to HCC procedures, instructions and guidelines for exhibits, loans and events for SAM.
Coordinates meetings, preparing agendas prior to meetings and notes/minutes of meeting.
Provide advice on preventive care, specialized mounting techniques and environmental settings for short or long term display of artefacts/artworks.
Review temporary and permanent display at SAM upon request to ensure stability of artefacts and eventual maintenance needs.
Provides advice on transport, handling and display requirements whenever necessary.
Performs and assists in exhibition related tasks such as packing/unpacking for installation/de-installation
Any other ah-hoc duties and projects assigned.
May be involved in conservation study or research projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate should have a recognized degree (bachelor’s or honors) or a Master’s degree in Conservation, with 6 to 8 years of relevant practical experience.
Ability to carry out comprehensive treatments with a high degree of manual dexterity and aesthetic sensitivity.
Familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East Asia, modern and contemporary artworks will be advantageous.
Possess initiative with ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work in given timeline.
Possess a wide exposure in handling multi-cultural materials with sensitivity and demonstrate relevance in making sound contextual judgements in applying conservation principles and practices.
Ability to work unsupervised as well as being a cooperative member of staff.
Ability to adapt in a multi-lingual and multi-racial environment.
Keep up to date with current conservation development through self-directed learning and training. Evidence of continual professional development is strongly desirable.

TO APPLY
Please contact Wendy Lim, Senior Manager, Human Resource, hr@singaporeartmuseum.sg.

17. ASSISTANT MANAGER/ MANAGER, CURATORIAL PROJECTS, Singapore Art Museum (Singapore)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage and ensure the timely delivery of the museum exhibition or other curatorial projects
Administer agreements, contracts or processes, keep communications clear and expectations aligned amongst museum team members as well as external stakeholders including artists, guest curators and/ or exhibition vendors involved
Be the main liaison point with various external and internal parties, form artists and exhibition vendors to museum staff from respective departments, where necessary
Work with the Collections Department and National Heritage Board Heritage Conservation Centre in relation to National Collection artwork presentation and loans
Manage budget of projects allocated, including tracking of budget utilization, commitments and projected cost outcomes vis-a-vis project timeline and quality implications
Prepare information dossiers on exhibitions assigned for international relations as well as manage the presentation of museum exhibitions offsite and travelling overseas

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidate should have a good bachelor’s degree
Possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of project management experience in an arts organizations (a requirement for Manager/ Senior Manager position)
Excellent team player, attention to detail and ability to handle paperwork efficiently
Strong creative thinking, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated interest or knowledge of Southeast Asian and Asian contemporary art scene, or experience in working with visual artists
Ability to multi-task and work under time pressure
Proficiency in spoken and written English, other spoken Southeast Asian or Asian language would be advantageous

Additional Requirements for Manager Position:

Excellent skills in budgeting, income and expenditure projection as well as preparation and delivery of presentations is a must
Possess good understanding of commercial agreements and other legal documents

Salary and position offered will commensurate with work experience.

Please send your application to hr@singaporeartmuseum.sg. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

18. SENIOR MANAGER, CURATORIAL PROJECTS, Singapore Art Museum (Singapore)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage and ensure the timely delivery of the museum exhibition or other curatorial projects
Administer agreements, contracts or processes, keep communications clear and expectations aligned amongst museum team members as well as external stakeholders including artists, guest curators and/ or exhibition vendors involved
Be the main liaison point with various external and internal parties, form artists and exhibition vendors to museum staff from respective departments, where necessary
Work with the Collections Department and National Heritage Board Heritage Conservation Centre in relation to National Collection artwork presentation and loans
Manage budget of projects allocated, including tracking of budget utilization, commitments and projected cost outcomes vis-a-vis project timeline and quality implications
Prepare information dossiers on exhibitions assigned for international relations as well as manage the presentation of museum exhibitions offsite and travelling overseas

Work with Head, Curatorial Projects to:

Make recommendations and refine existing agreements or processes to improve the delivery of curatorial projects>
Draft and monitor the museum’s advance exhibition calendar
Take the lead in tracking total budget utilization for all curatorial projects, commitments and projected cost outcomes
Take the lead in the source of pop-up programming venues
Participate in Financial Year budget planning, allocation and reporting for all curatorial projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidate should have a good bachelor’s degree
Possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of project management experience in an arts organizations (a requirement for Manager/ Senior Manager position)
Excellent team player, attention to detail and ability to handle paperwork efficiently
Strong creative thinking, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated interest or knowledge of Southeast Asian and Asian contemporary art scene, or experience in working with visual artists
Ability to multi-task and work under time pressure
Proficiency in spoken and written English, other spoken Southeast Asian or Asian language would be advantageous
Excellent skills in budgeting, income and expenditure projection as well as preparation and delivery of presentations is a must
Possess good understanding of commercial agreements and other legal documents

Salary and position offered will commensurate with work experience.

Please send your application to hr@singaporeartmuseum.sg. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.