Position at Tainan National University of the Arts

Professorship, Conservation of Wallpaintings
Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan
Graduate Institute of Conservation

Start date: August 2007

The Graduate Institute of Conservation at the Tainan National
University of the Arts seeks applications for a Professor to direct
the Division of Conservation of Wallpaintings, to teach graduate art
conservation courses, and undergraduate courses as needed, assist in
teaching preventive conservation and to enhance and promote public
outreach, diversity, and other collaborative initiatives within the
department and profession.

Minimum qualifications:

    *   a Master's degree in conservation;

    *   nine (9) years of verifiable conservation experience,

    *   demonstrated knowledge of: the technology, materials and
        equipment used in conservation; experience in preventive
        conservation

    *   ability to examine and determine the condition and
        conservation needs of works of art and the preventative and
        corrective treatment of art objects; the environmental and
        handling requirements of art objects

    *   ability to communicate effectively with a variety of
        audiences and to work collaboratively with allied
        professionals.

    *   a demonstrated commitment to public outreach.

    *   knowledge of the Chinese language (Mandarin) is beneficial
        but not a requirement.

The Graduate Institute of Conservation at the Tainan National
University of the Arts offers a 3-year graduate program leading to a
Master of Art degree in Art Conservation. Our faculty includes the
Departments of Conservation of wallpaintings, polychrome wooden
objects and easel paintings, paper-based works of art, Asian
paintings and a Conservation-Management program.
<URL:http://www.tnnua.edu.tw>

The National University of the Arts is located in Southern Taiwan
outside of Tainan City.

Send (1) statement of interest, (2) curriculum vitae and (3) names
and contact information of three or more references as soon as
possible to:

    Tainan National University of the Arts
    Graduate Institute of Conservation
    Prof. Dr. Chunmei Lin
    66 Daci, Guantian
    72045 Tainan County
    Taiwan R.O.C.
    lincm [at] mail__tnnua__edu__tw
    and Cc: em2601 [at] mail__tnnua__edu__tw

The curriculum vitae will be shared with departmental faculty.
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2007 and continue until
the position is filled.

Ulrich Weilhammer
Assistant Professor
Tainan National University of the Arts
Graduate Institute of Conservation
66 Daci Village, Guantian Township
72045 Tainan Taiwan R.O.C.
886 6 6930523
Fax: +886 6 6930521

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