Preventive Conservation Manager - University of Alberta Museums
Posted: Oct 30, 2009
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2009
Department:
Museums and Collections Services University of Alberta Museums Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Duties/Responsibilities:
The University of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled professional for the position of Preventive Conservation Manager. The University of Alberta is one of the largest collecting institutions in Canada with more than 17 million objects and specimens in disciplines ranging from art to zoology. There are 35 collections that comprise the University of Alberta Museums, an award-winning and leading model for teaching, research, discovery learning, and access in post-secondary institutions. Museums and Collections Services is an academic support unit of the University of Alberta which leads the development and implementation of campus-wide operational, administrative and program delivery framework for university museums.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Museums and Collections Services, the Preventive Conservation Manager is accountable for:
Leading the development and implementation of a preventative conservation strategy for the University of Alberta Museums to ensure that care of all collections meets national and international standards
Assist with the development of long and short range facilities plans from a conservation perspective to ensure university museums are compliant with policy and museum standards of practice
Providing conservation advisory services
Assisting with the development of an emergency preparedness strategy
Assisting in the development of Collections Acquisition and Management Strategies for selected collections to ensure compliance with University of Alberta Museums and Collections Policy
Required Qualifications/Skills:
The ideal candidate will have:
Graduate degree in art/artifact or collections conservation and/or collections management, with specialization in preventive conservation or one of the fields represented in the University of Alberta Museums
Three to five years progressively responsible experience in a museum, university museum setting or museum advisory setting
Comprehensive and current knowledge of preventive conservation theory and practice
Excellent writing, planning, research, communication, organizational and project management skills
Familiarity with national and international conservation organizations and strong network within the conservation profession
Core competencies including: achievement orientation, analytical thinking, attention to detail, conceptual thinking, flexibility, impact and influence, organizational awareness, business insight, planning and initiative, self-confidence, self-development, sense of urgency, team leadership and team cooperation
Compensation:
This full-time academic sessional position offers a comprehensive benefits package and annual salary range of $52,500 - $87,500 which is in accordance with the Sessional and Other Temporary Staff agreement. This is a one year position with the possibility of extension.
Contact Details/How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae no later than November 13, 2009.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications may be submitted online.
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
By Mail:
Museums and Collections Services, Ring House 1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2E1
Fax: 780-492-6185
marla.zubiak@ualberta __ ca
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
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