February 2018 – AIC Blog Archives: Conservators Converse

AIC’s Education and Training Committee Seeks New Members

The Education and Training Committee (ETC) seeks new members for a three-year term, beginning May 2018 with the opportunity to renew for a second three-year term. Transitions are scheduled to coincide with the AIC Annual Meeting.

The ETC is charged with guiding AIC in its efforts to advance the membership’s knowledge of conservation practice and scholarship. Activities include reviewing grant applications for FAIC professional development, providing input on strategic planning as it relates to AIC’s educational goals, assisting in the development and evaluation of continuing education programs, updating content on the AIC website and wiki, and providing support for the K-12 Outreach Working Group and to the Emerging Conservation Professionals Network.

ETC communicates primarily via email correspondence and the occasional conference call. The committee meets in-person annually at the AIC meeting. Work commitment is variable and flexible given personal scheduling demands. Rewards include developing ties to other members in the AIC community and insight into the research and educational efforts of the membership at large while helping to shape AIC’s efforts to meet those goals.

ETC welcomes applicants from any specialty group or network and seeks a balance of representation. To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest and your resume to Brenna Campbell, ETC Chair (aic.etc.chair@gmail.com) by April 15, 2017. Final appointment decisions to the committee are made by AIC’s Board of Directors.

I wonder which section of The New York Times will host an article about conservation on Wednesday

The Arts Section of the Monday February 26, 2018 issue of The New York Times contained an article by Nina Segal about the Mauritshuis’ technical study of Vermeer’s “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” (“Investigating Secrets of a Portrait”) and the Science Section of the Tuesday February 27, 2018 issue contains an article by Kenneth Chang about the investigation of Picasso’s “La Misereuse accroupie” ( Art Gallery of Ontario) that was carried out by scientists from the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts, a collaboration between Northwestern University and the Art Institute of Chicago (“Scanners Discover Secrets From Picasso’s ‘Blue Period’”). I wonder which section of The New York Times will host an article about conservation on Wednesday.

Just think about how many people now know something about Edward Forbes and his pigment collection

Recently, Hyperallergic published “A Collection of 3,000 Pigments Made from Cow Urine, Shells, Insects, and More”, a lengthy post by Claire Voon about the newly published An Atlas of Rare & Familiar Colour (Atelier Éditions) and the Forbes Pigment Collection housed in Harvard University’s Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, several hundred of whose specimens are featured in the book. Although the collection has been on public display since 2014, Edward Waldo Forbes and the Forbes Pigment Collection are not household names. As Hyperallergic.com receives almost 1 million unique visitors each month, just think about how many people now know something about Forbes and his collection.

Conservator for Special Collections (New York City, NY, USA)

The Columbia University Libraries invites nominations and applications for the Conservator for Special Collections.

Reporting to the Head of Conservation, the Conservator for Special Collections will plan, document and perform complex conservation treatments on ancient, medieval and modern library materials, including rare books, bound and unbound manuscripts, prints, maps and drawings on paper or parchment. Under the general direction of the Head of Conservation, the incumbent will work with liaisons in special collections libraries to select items for treatment and to set annual priorities for conservation of collections; will co‐ordinate workflow of treatments through the Conservation Department and participate in planning for exhibits and loans; will participate in environmental monitoring, testing and ordering of materials and supplies, staff supervision; will participate in management of the disaster response program; and will carry out other duties relating to the preservation of the Libraries’ collections. The incumbent will participate in teaching and training interns and junior staff. The Conservator for Special Collections will assist the Head with developing and documenting procedures for the conservation of rare library materials, and will keep abreast of professional literature and new developments in the field, cooperating with other conservators in performing research and development toward the advancement of conservation.

Minimum Requirements: MLS or PhD or equivalent (such as MA in Conservation).

Further details:

Graduate degree in conservation of books and/or archival library materials or equivalent training and experience (e.g. formal apprenticeship).
Minimum of two years post‐internship professional experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, preferably in a research library or similar institution.
Demonstrated ability to identify causes of damage, select appropriate treatments, perform and document the full range of conservation treatments of library materials, including bookbinding of historic significance.
Knowledge of a wide range of conservation practices and procedures.
Knowledge of chemistry as it applies to the conservation of library and museum collections.
Knowledge of the history of the book, the history and techniques of bookbinding and papermaking, and the history of manufacture of other library materials.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques and optimal collection storage environments.
Knowledge of and adherence to professional ethical practice in conservation.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of professional conservation experience within a research library or similar academic setting.
Experience using electronic data loggers and software.
Experience using database software and digital imaging software to document treatments.
Demonstrated successful project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the profession through formal teaching, research and/or publication.

Compensation: We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location: New York City

To Apply: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65697

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received on or before February 15, 2018 will receive priority consideration.

Potential applicants with questions about the position are encouraged to contact Alexis Hagadorn: ah333_at_columbia_edu

Organizational Information
Columbia University Libraries is one of the top five academic research library systems in North America. The collections include over 13 million volumes, over 160,000 journals and serials, as well as extensive electronic resources, manuscripts, rare books, microforms, maps, and graphic and audio-visual materials. The Libraries employs more than 400 professional and support staff and hosts over 4.7 million visitors each year. The website of the Libraries is the gateway to its services and resources: library.columbia.edu.

Columbia University has a longstanding commitment to diversity rooted in values of inclusion and social justice, a commitment reflected in the curriculum and throughout University life. Columbia welcomes applications from candidates who share these values and who will foster their contribution to the University’s educational mission. We invite applicants who have demonstrated creative approaches to empowering and mentoring staff, leading projects, solving problems, and developing user-centric programs, services, or collections. We offer salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Paid Summer 2018 Objects Conservation Internship (Newport, RI, USA)

The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering a 9-week summer internship in their Conservation Department. The intern will be working as part of a team of professionals conducting surveys in the various houses assessing display and storage issues, the condition of room ensembles and damages to objects, as well as the condition of specific material groups. Under supervision, the intern has the opportunity to work on a nineteenth-century gilded console table from Rosecliff. Treatment will include: cleaning of the overall surface, consolidation of gilding layers, removal of bronze overpaint, and inpainting.

The Preservation Society’s collection consists of 11 historic museum buildings (seven designated National Historic Landmarks) and 60,000+ collections objects dating from antiquity to the mid-20th century. For more information about the Preservation Society of Newport County, please go to www.newportmansions.org.

The Conservation Department works closely with the Collections Manager and Caretaking staff in tackling the various collections care challenges in our houses. The intern will be working with this team Monday to Friday. Weekly work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Expected start date is June 11, 2018. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the conservation of decorated surfaces and currently enrolled in a graduate level conservation training program. Applicants should have a strong interest in museum work although no previous museum work is necessary. A stipend is offered for this position.

Deadline: March 15, 2018

How to apply: Please email resume/CV, cover letter and contact information for two professional references to Patricia Miller, Chief Conservator pmiller2@newportmansions.org .

The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Paintings Conservator (London, UK) – PASSED DEADLINE

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Reference: TG1875
Band: 3L
Department: Conservation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reporting to: Conservation Manager, Paintings Frames & Workshop
Location: Millbank and Southwark, London

Background
Tate aims to be the most artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive global art museum. We deliver this aim through activities in our four galleries across the UK (Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives, Tate Britain and Tate Modern), our digital platforms and collaborations with our national and international partners. At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which includes British art from the 16th century to the present day, and international modern art from 1900 to the present day.

Tate is a British institution with an international outlook. Tate is recognised as one of the leading art organisations in the world, welcoming over 7 million visitors a year to its renowned programs of exhibitions, displays and learning. Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 and the national collection of international modern and contemporary art from 1900, including works of art, library and archival material.

At the heart of Tate is the collection, currently numbering over 70,000 works spanning five centuries and providing a magnificent resource for all four Tate galleries as well as for galleries and museums regionally, nationally and internationally. The collection is shared with as wide an audience as possible and is constantly being developed and added to, consolidating it historically and tracking contemporary art as it evolves.

Collection Care
Collection Care’s mission is to manage, preserve and enable access to Tate’s collections in both physical and digital format. The division carries out Tate’s legal responsibilities for the care of its collections, for the benefit of the public, now and in the future. Its operations embrace the management and care of Tate’s art, archive and library collections and the facilitation of Tate’s programs of acquisitions, exhibitions, displays, loans and international touring. Collection Care comprises three departments: Collection Management, Conservation and Library, Archive & Collections Access. It manages storage facilities and provides access to art works held in storage, by appointment, and to the Library, Archive and Prints & Drawings collections through its Reading Rooms’ services at Tate Britain.

Conservation
The Conservation department brings excellence and innovation to the care of Tate’s collections, preventing damage and deterioration and ensuring that the objects in its care are available for future generations to enjoy. The department provides specialist conservation services to support the program across Tate and the long-term care of the collection. The areas include: Paintings, Frames and Workshop; Sculpture and Installation; Paper and Photographs; Time-based Media; Conservation Science and Preventive Conservation.

You can find further information about Tate on our website: www.tate.org.uk.

Purpose of the Job
To provide support and expertise for Tate’s Acquisitions Program, as well as work flexibly across other programs as required. To care for and treat paintings along with contributing to the development of strategies, procedures and workflows for the preservation of the works of art in Tate’s collection.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Examination, Research, Treatment and Documentation of Paintings

Assess and analyse the structure and condition of works of art, using a full range of specialist techniques.
Apply conservation procedures to formulate treatments ensuring high standards of preservation and presentation; use innovative solutions to solve complex problems.
Undertake preparation, treatment and document for paintings in Tate’s collection and care.
Carry out and present investigations into artists’ techniques, production methods and conservation.
Create and update records for Tate’s collection management system (TMS) and Conservation Records.

Collections Care and Preventive Conservation Activity

Liaise with both Conservation and Art Handling Technicians to ensure works are safely packed and installed. Create case specifications and design specialist storage.
Active involvement in the design, development and implementation of long term collection care procedures, including packing, transport, storage, display and installation.
Undertake preventive conservation such as environmental monitoring, integrated pest management and events management.
Support studio activity and implement Heath & Safety measures.

Support for Tate’s Programs

Participate in Tate’s Acquisitions programs and support other program teams as required; provide advice and recommendations on all aspects of care and use of the collection.
Provide accurate time and cost estimates for your activities.
Co-ordinate projects and organise/deliver conservation input on time and within budget.
Provide display specifications and recommendations for safe transport, handling, installation and display of works of art for Tate sites and acquisitions programs, advising staff as required.
Undertake courier activity, oversee transport and installation of art works at Tate and non-Tate sites.
Undertake condition checks, preparation, treatment and associated activity in support of programs.
Devise maintenance schedules for works on display; monitor and undertake maintenance duties.

Management, Supervision and Training

Supervise junior and PR staff.
Act as a mentor to junior staff and support the development of professional expertise within the Conservation department.
Contribute to programs of training and development for Tate staff, interns, and others.
Supervise agreed project teams; plan and supervise the work.
Support the Conservation management team to review, improve and implement procedures and policies.

Public and Professional Activities

Keep up-to-date on current thinking and best practice within Paintings Conservation through Continuing Professional Development.
Share knowledge and expertise within the Conservation department.
Liaise with external colleagues to ensure Tate is at the forefront of setting international standards for the conservation profession and collections care.
Contribute to raising the national and international profile of conservation at Tate.
Support learning activities and initiatives; contribute to lectures, tours and publications.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Professional qualification in Paintings Conservation or equivalent experience.
Experience assessing condition and preparing paintings for exhibitions, display, acquisitions and loans, providing accurate time and cost estimates and appropriate documentation.
Proven experience documenting and conserving a wide range of paintings to a high standard, an understanding of a broad range of conservation methods to formulate appropriate treatments with full consideration of practical and ethical issues.
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills where complex conservation challenges arise.
Understanding of the long-term care issues within Painting Conservation and ability to provide expert advice for their preservation.
Proven experience providing advice for packing, storage, transport, installation of paintings.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrable organisational, time-management and planning skills with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively within a large and complex organisation, as part of a team or alone.
Good end-user IT skills, including image processing and database software to document artworks.
An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity in relation to conservation and the ability to apply these in practice at work.
An interest in and commitment to the work of Tate.

Desirable

Experience working in a museum or gallery.
Experience working with historic and contemporary artworks.
Willingness to travel and work out of hours.

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment

Type of Contract
This appointment is offered on a permanent contract.

Working Hours
This post is offered on a full-time contract working 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday.

Salary
This post is graded on Band 3L of the Tate pay scales.

An appointment to this post will be made at the minimum of the band at £31,120 per annum.

A review of pay is undertaken annually at Tate through negotiation with the recognized trade unions. Any increases to individual salaries, will be subject to the terms of Tate’s annual pay settlement and will be applied from April 1st.

Annual Leave and Public Holidays
Annual leave is 25 working days per annum rising to 27 working days per annum after three years’ service. In addition, we offer paid time off for the 8 public holidays and 1 Tate day (on December 24 when the galleries are closed).

Pension Benefits
An important part of the pay and reward package Tate offers employees is the option to join the Civil Service Pension arrangements. These arrangements currently offer a choice of two types of pension:

Alpha. This is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme that currently has a member contribution rate which ranges from 4.6%-8.05% dependent on your salary. As your employer we meet the rest of the cost of the scheme. Further information about this can be found at www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk
Partnership pension account. This is a stakeholder pension with a contribution from ourselves. How much we pay is based on your age. We pay this regardless of whether you choose to contribute anything. You do not have to contribute but, if you do, we will also match your contributions up to 3% of your pensionable earnings. The contributions are in addition to the age-related contribution mentioned above.

If you have previously worked for an employer who participated in the Civil Service Pension scheme or other Public Service pension schemes different conditions may apply.

Other Discretionary Benefits

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
Cycle to Work scheme – enabling you to buy a bike in a tax efficient way, for travelling to and from work.
Rental deposit scheme – an interest free advance to help towards the cost of a deposit for privately rented accommodation
Subsidised staff catering arrangements and discounts in the Tate Restaurants and Cafes.
Childcare Vouchers Scheme – offering savings on tax and national insurance.
Access to Tate Benefits which offers access to discounts in high street stores.
Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support you with any work, personal or family issues. This includes telephone-based support, as well as comprehensive online resources.
Free entry to paying exhibitions at Tate Galleries. Opportunities for family and friends to visit the major exhibitions out–of-hours.
Discounts on items purchased in the Tate shops.
Free access to a number of other galleries and museums throughout the UK on production of a valid staff pass.

Safer Recruitment
Tate is committed to providing a safe environment for all those who work at Tate and all those who come into contact with Tate as visitors to the galleries, as participants in Tate activities, and online. The safe recruitment of all those who undertake work on behalf of Tate is the first step to ensuring that we are fulfilling this commitment.

All positions at Tate are offered subject to the following conditions:

Receipt of satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education.
Health clearance
A satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

You can find out more information about our pre-employment checks and what they mean for you in our ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document.

Diversity and Inclusion
Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation with a workforce and audience as diverse as the communities we serve. This is fundamental to Tate’s future success and our ability to continue to contribute to culture and society in the UK.

We want our workforce to be more representative of all sections of society at all levels in the organisation. The range of perspectives and experience diversity brings is an asset to our organisation and we want to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for visitors, artists and all those who work at Tate. Tate expects all employees to contribute to this aim as part of their role. More information about diversity and inclusion at Tate can be found on our website.

How to apply
Our opportunities are open for you to apply online – please visit www.tate.org.uk/about-us/working-at-tate. For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on 020 7887 4997.

The closing date for the submission of completed application forms is February 22, 2018 at midnight.

Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all.

Fellowship in Paper Conservation (Philadelphia, PA, USA)

The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, the non-profit paper conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, is pleased to offer a twelve-month fellowship in the conservation of works on paper beginning September 4, 2018. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of paper-based materials, including works of art on paper, maps, archival materials, and parchment documents in a modern, well-equipped conservation laboratory. The candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in on-site collection surveys, treatment projects, and educational programs.

The applicant should have a M.A. degree from a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent experience from a formal apprenticeship. In addition to a stipend, comprehensive health insurance, two weeks’ vacation, two weeks research/professional development leave, and a $2,000 travel allowance are provided. Interested applicants should send a resume, three letters of professional reference, and three sample treatment reports to Mary Schobert, Director of Conservation, CCAHA, 264 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or mschobert@ccaha.org. Deadline for applications is March 26, 2018.

Fellowships in Objects and Paintings Conservation, Associate Paper Conservator (Kansas City, MO, USA)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking two Fellows, one in Objects and one in Paintings Conservation, and an Associate Paper Conservator.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art houses collections encompassing more than 40,000 art objects, including masterpieces from diverse world cultures spanning 5,000 years of history. The Nelson-Atkins has shown a commitment to the preservation of its collections since it opened in 1933, and hired its first full-time paintings conservator in 1938. Today the fully equipped conservation spaces also include objects and photography specialists to promote preservation, research and education. Scientific research on the collection is funded by a generous endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Fellowship positions are two-year positions with the possibility of a one-year extension. The Fellows are primarily responsible for the examination, photography, treatment, and research of the museum’s permanent collections. Additional duties include preventive conservation, exhibition-related activities, tours, and public outreach. A graduate degree from a recognized conservation program and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience (which can include training) are required.

Associate Paper Conservator is responsible for a variety of conservation activities including the planning and carrying out appropriate procedures for examining, documenting, treating, surveying, exhibiting, and housing works of art on paper, as well as monitoring in-house exhibition installations and storage environments, and providing guidance on traveling exhibitions. A graduate degree from a recognized conservation program and minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience are required.

For full descriptions of the positions and application, please visit the museum website.

https://www.nelson-atkins.org/careers-internships/.

Assistant Scientist (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)—located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, and the Getty Villa in Malibu, California—is one of the operating programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust, working internationally to advance conservation practice in the visual arts—broadly interpreted to include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The GCI serves the conservation community through scientific research, education and training, field projects, and the dissemination of information. In all its endeavors, the GCI creates and delivers knowledge that contributes to the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage.

The GCI’s Science Department is seeking an Assistant Scientist to join our Built Heritage Research Initiative. This is a three-year, limited-term position.

This Built Heritage Research Initiative focuses on the development of testing protocols to improve conservation practice of built heritage (buildings, monuments, and sites) from ancient to modern and across the world; and to disseminate our findings through professional publications and conferences. The Assistant Scientist will undertake scientific research and analysis on concrete and other porous heritage building materials to explore their performance and deterioration.

Initially reporting to the Head of Science, the Assistant Scientist will work primarily on evaluating conservation treatments for porous heritage building materials (including concrete) and undertake routine laboratory- and field-based analysis and testing. The Assistant Scientist will: support the development of research strategies to test building materials and their conservation treatments, undertake routine analysis on samples, assess a range of field-based evaluation techniques to provide additional information on treatment effectiveness, compile and interpret analytical data collected, and organize reports and data files.

The Assistant Scientist must have a bachelor’s degree in materials science, geology, or other natural science, master’s degree or PhD preferred; 1-3 years of experience in scientific research, preferably in the field of cultural heritage conservation or a related field. Hands-on familiarity with: taking and analyzing samples; instrumental techniques such as SEM-EDS, XRF, FTIR, mechanical testing, and surface characterization, is strongly desired. The successful candidate must be adaptable, analytical, and a creative problem-solver and thinker; able to work effectively in a highly collaborative and variable environment; and possess excellent organization, communication, and writing skills. Experience working with conservators or other conservation professionals is preferred.

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience will be provided.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/3111/assistant-scientist/job. Please prepare a cover letter and curriculum vitae in a single PDF file. Note: When prompted by the online application system to select or submit your “resume”, please upload your cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single PDF file.

Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message from “autoreply@icims.com.” If you have specific questions about the Assistant Scientist position, please email gcistaffing@getty.edu. The deadline for applications is March 26, 2018.

Photograph Conservator (Austin, TX, USA)

The Harry Ransom Center – The University of Texas at Austin seeks skilled, collaborative candidates for the position of Photograph Conservator. The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its holdings include 42 million manuscripts, one million books, five million photographs, and over 100,000 works of art. The Ransom Center hosts more than 60,000 visitors annually, including undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, and members of the public. It has a full-time staff of 90, with five conservators. Conservators and preservation technicians collaborate with colleagues in the Center’s Library, Education & Exhibitions, Scholarly Programs, and Curatorial divisions to support the Center’s mission to encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and advance understanding of the humanities for broad and diverse audiences through the preservation and sharing of its collections.

Since Harry Ransom’s purchase of Helmut and Alison Gernsheim’s photohistorical collection in 1963, the strength of the Center’s photography collection has been its documentation of the history and evolution of the medium. In addition to five million prints and negatives encyclopedic in scope, the collection holds the archives of several photographers and over 600 pieces of photographic equipment from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A growing library of more than 40,000 books and journals, focusing on the theory, technique, art, and history of photography, begins with early sixteenth-century English, German, and French treatises on optics and light-sensitive chemistry. The Center holds the complete negative and print morgue of the New York Journal-American, with nearly three million images. Approximately 200,000 press prints from the Magnum Photos agency’s New York print library, dating from 1929 to 2004, comprise the Center’s Magnum Photos collection.

Position Purpose: Support the activities of the Photograph Conservation Lab by performing skilled conservation treatments, including technical and cross-disciplinary research as needed. Participates in a range of Preservation and Conservation Division operations towards the long-term care of the Harry Ransom Center’s collection holdings.

Essential Functions

Perform conservation treatments of all levels of complexity, including the historical and technical investigation of photographic processes and artist’s methods. Design and construct appropriate housings for storage of collection material.
Liaise and collaborate with curators, collection managers, exhibition staff, administrative personnel, and other Ransom Center staff with regard to the handling, housing, treatment, and exhibition of photograph collections. Attend meetings and participate in project development, execution, and related administration.
Participate in preventive measures, such as inspection of incoming collections and emergency preparedness, response and recovery among others.
Pursue independent studies and professional opportunities that further the field of preservation and Communicate to the Ransom Center’s audience through a range of methods on matters of photograph preservation.
Assist in the organization and maintenance of the Photograph Conservation Lab.

Required Qualifications: Master’s of Arts or Science degree in art conservation or Master’s degree in art or art history plus a certificate of advanced study in conservation. Demonstrated knowledge of materials and technologies encountered in the creation of photographic works. Demonstrated experience with analysis, documentation, conservation treatment, and preventive care for photographic materials following ethical standards for professional conservation practice. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.

Preferred Qualifications: One or more years post-graduate experience in documentation, conservation treatment, and preventive care of photographs. Experience working with conservators and technicians in a team environment. Experience with collection survey techniques.

Application procedure: please go to https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/search/0/ and refer to posting number 180129010621. Applicants must upload a resume, submit a letter of interest and contact information for three references.

This position is security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.

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.

Position target start date is September 1, 2018 or anytime prior.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels. Security sensitive position; conviction verification will be conducted on applicant selected.