Chief Conservator
Job posting
March 6 2019
The Eric and Jane Nord Chief Conservator of The Cleveland Museum of Art has
primary responsibility for the conservation of objects in the Museum's
collection and for overseeing all aspects of a major conservation program that
comprises a range of related activities: the treatment of objects, technical
analysis, scientific research, collaborative work with other institutions, and
the training of conservators.
As a member of the senior staff within the organization, the Chief Conservator
oversees the operations of five labs that focus on Asian Paintings, Western
Paintings, Objects, Paper, and Textiles. The Chief Conservator supervises a
staff of eight conservators, five conservation technicians, and a fluctuating
number of fellows and interns. In recent years, The June and Simon K.C. Li
Center for Chinese Paintings Conservation has become a model in the United
States, bringing a senior conservator from China for six months each year to
mentor the Cleveland Museum of Art's conservators in sophisticated techniques,
enabling the museum to become a leader in the preservation of Chinese
paintings. The Museum looks forward to continuing and expanding the work of the
June and Simon K.C. Li Center for Chinese Paintings Conservation.
Another important aspect of the work of the Conservation Department is its role
in the joint program in Art History with Case Western Reserve University.
Members of the conservation department co-teach undergraduate and graduate
courses related to preservation and materiality in the Museum Studies and PhD
programs. The Chief Conservator coordinates with staff from both institutions
to focus on an objects-based teaching experience.
The Chief Conservator is responsible for participating in institutional
planning in accordance with the museum's Strategic Plan, setting and
maintaining effective policies with respect to the care and treatment of the
collection and loans, as well as the operation of the museum's facilities, the
development of special initiatives, representing the institution to a broad
range of external constituencies, and upholding high ethical and professional
standards in fulfillment of the mission of the Museum.
The Eric and Jane Nord Chief Conservator reports to the Deputy Director and
Chief Curator.
Requirements for the position are as follows:
* B. A. from a four-year college or university with a major in
Chemistry, Art History, or a related major course of study
* M. A. from an accredited conservation training program or equivalent
training
* Ten years of direct, hands-on experience encompassing all aspects of
conservation, preferably in a museum setting
* Strong leadership, conceptual, and written and oral communication
skills
* Demonstrated ability to supervise and work successfully with others,
including museum staff, volunteers, students, donors, and diverse public
constituencies in a large art museum
* Proven ability to attend to a variety of tasks concurrently in a
complex environment
The Museum is particularly seeking an experienced conservator with a record of
excellence in management and administration. The individual's expertise may be
in any area of specialization.
Applications, including a cover letter that addresses the candidate's interest
in the position and the relevance of their experience to the museum's
collection, a curriculum vita, writing sample, and the names and contact
information for three references should be submitted by May 1, 2019. The Museum
is seeking candidates who are available to begin during the summer or early
autumn of 2019.
Please apply at:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CLE1004CMA/JobBoard/14a13635-e1f1-6802-5aba-82b151e8c57b/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=05c0b339-f057-462e-9a92-671203db341d
Heather Weisenseel
HR Generalist
Human Resources
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