Lecturer Photograph Conservation

For reasons of temporary replacement, the capacity group Conservation and Restoration within the Department of Art and Culture Studies is looking for a lecturer to teach in the Masters (MSc) and Advanced Professional Programme (APP) of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, specifically in the track Photograph Conservation. As an eligible candidate, you have been educated as a conservator at an academic level, have specialised in photograph conservation, and have gained substantial experience working as a conservator in this field. Furthermore, your CV demonstrates your interest and capacity for teaching this specialisation at an academic level. You can find the full curriculum here: Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.

What are you going to do?

You will be teaching Photograph Conservation at the Master’s (MSc) and Advanced Professional Programmes (APP) in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage. Together with the present lecturer in Photograph Conservation, you will carry responsibility for the MSc and APP education of students following this track, nurturing the development of their academic and practical knowledge and skills through the delivery of inspiring lectures and workshops, developed according to the latest scientific and scholarly insights. You will guide and supervise students in their conservation treatments, internships, and research projects, and offer mentoring and advice to students in all phases of their four-year studies. You will also teach an introduction to photograph conservation in the BA minor programme, as well as photograph identification and preservation to students in related fields of conservation such as book and paper conservation and contemporary art conservation.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• building upon and teaching theory and practical coursework in photograph preservation and conservation, history of photography, and materials and techniques in photography;
• supervising and mentoring student research (including Master and APP theses), internships and hands-on conservation projects;
• up-keeping and maintaining the photograph conservation laboratory and the photography documentation studio;
• attending meetings and lectures, preparing for teaching in consultation with the other Photograph Conservation lecturer and other colleagues;
• marking (final) assignments, theses and papers, providing input on tests and test questions

What do you have to offer?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic temporary replacement lecturer in Photograph Conservation, someone who enjoys guiding the development of students towards entering the conservation profession, and someone who likes to take on responsibility for the quality of our education programme in close collaboration with the rest of the team.

Your experience and profile:

• you have a MA degree (or internationally recognised equivalent) in conservation and have specialised in photograph conservation;
• you have evidence of ability and commitment to teaching photograph conservation at graduate level;
• you have advanced experience and skills in the conservation of photographic materials of all kinds;
• you have evidence of scholarly work such as published research and lectures on relevant conservations issues at (international) conferences;
• you have a good command of the Dutch language, or are willing to learn Dutch;
• you are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to cater to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers);
• you have attained a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you have not attained a UTQ you are required to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract;
• you are able to teach in English with oral and written fluency.

What can we offer you?

We offer a temporary employment contract for a period of 12 months with a probationary period of two months. The employment contract is for 19 hours a week. The preferred starting date is 01 September 2024.

Your salary, depending on relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between € 3,226 to € 5,090 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance. Favourable tax agreements may apply to applicants moving from abroad. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

What else do we offer?

• excellent training and development opportunities;
• an enthusiastic, inspiring and professional academic team;
• a position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated;
• the opportunity to participate in the UTQ programme;
• the opportunity to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
• an academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

About us

The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.

The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the position or the department, please contact during office hours:

• Prof. dr Ella Hendriks, Chair of section Conservation and Restoration
• +31 (0)6 52 49 07 01

Job application

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until 30 June 2024.

Your application should include the following information:

a letter and detailed CV;

• a list of publications;
• the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.

Please submit the required information in 1 pdf by uploading in the required field ‘CV’.

The first round of interviews will be held in the course of the beginning of July.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

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