Open position for a Visiting Lecturer in objects conservation. The Department of Conservation at the University of Gothenburg, offers professional degree programs and research on issues of cultural heritage, landscapes, cultural environments, buildings, gardens, cultural historical objects, and interiors.
Subject area Conservation with specialization in objects conservation. The department seeks an experienced conservator with specialization in objects made of organic materials. Job assignments The post involves course responsibility for, and teaching in the courses Conservation of Organic materials, 1 and 2 (15 ects). Contributing to the delivery of practical demonstrations in conservation of ceramics, glass, metals and stone of the courses Inorganic Materials, 1 and 2 (15 ects), Climate and Environment: Preventive Conservation (7,5 ects) of the first second year of the bachelor program Conservation of Cultural Heritage Objects. You might also be asked to supervise students' on their final thesis (15 ects). The two courses on Conservation of Organic materials, which the applicant will have responsibility for, aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in the preservation of archaeological, ethnographic, and historical objects made of organic materials. The courses discuss material characteristics, manufacturing techniques and deterioration mechanisms, how they are linked and affect the condition of the objects and thus the choice of conservation measures. Different treatment methods are discussed in theory and supplemented with practical skills training. The practical work also includes the conservation of a smaller number of objects. Assessment The applicant needs to have at least a master's degree in Conservation with specialization in conservation or what the employer assesses as equivalent. She or he should also have teaching experience in an academic environment, experience of practical conservation work and experience in the preservation of organic matter. PhD in Conservation of inorganic material will be considered an advantage. You should have good knowledge in Swedish or English, both speaking and writing. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a group, listens and communicates in a light and flexible manner. You should also have the ability to organize your work in a prioritized and structured manner and deliver within deadlines. Employment Type of employment: Temporary post during the period 190107-190630 Extent: 100 % Location: Department of Conservation, Gothenburg First day of employment: 2019-01-07 Read more about the position and how to apply on: https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-details/?id=3175 ----------------------------------------------------- Henrik Thelin Kommunikatör | Communication officer Göteborgs universitet Institutionen för kulturvård och Institutionen för geovetenskaper University of Gothenburg Department of conservation and Department of earth sciences 031-786 9367 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> www.gvc.gu.se<http://www.gvc.gu.se/> | www.conservation.gu.se<http://www.conservation.gu.se/> ---------------------------------------------------------- ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
