[Consdistlist] Job Opportunity: Professor, Chair In Tangible Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Posted on behalf of The University of Pretoria. Please contact them directly with all inquiries. Job Opportunity: Professor, Chair In Tangible Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. The University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR: CHAIR IN TANGIBLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION (TERM APPOINTMENT) The Faculty invites applications from appropriately qualified persons who comply with the relevant requirements for the position of Chair in Tangible Heritage Conservation. The Faculty is implementing a Master's degree in Tangible Heritage Conservation, the first of its kind at an African university. A key objective of the programme is to prepare students to take up leading roles as professional conservators and conservation managers in museums, libraries, archives, and other sites that care for cultural heritage. The Chair oversees an academic programme that will build the research capacity of a new generation of conservators and will aid in diversifying the demographic representation in the current conservation profession. Funding from the AW Mellon Foundation has been committed to support this pioneering Programme. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will have academic, managerial and administrative responsibilities and, will work closely with the Dean and Deputy Dean: Postgraduate Studies and Ethics. The incumbent will take responsibility for implementing and executing the Faculty's plans for implementation of the degree and to provide academic leadership in Tangible Heritage Conservation studies. The Chair will also work with a range of stakeholders within the University (notably Humanities and the Sciences), as well as with non-university partners and practitioners to encourage, enable and support interdisciplinary teaching and research in Tangible Heritage Conservation. The Chair will promote and establish international academic links in the Faculty in the area of Tangible Heritage Conservation Studies and assist in enhancing the quality of postgraduate offerings and research in the Faculty in this area. We anticipate the successful candidate to be an individual who will provide mentorship and support to students, as well as assist in developing current staffing for future leadership of this programme. Responsibilities will include: * Providing vision and leadership in respect of the proposed Master's Degree Programme in Tangible Heritage Conservation at the University of Pretoria; * Serving as Project Co-ordinator in taking charge of planning and implementing the proposed conservation programme; * Co-ordinating the workshops, round-table discussions, seminars and meetings; * Chairing all meetings relating to the implementation of the proposed programme; * Enhancing the syllabus as a multi-disciplinary model to ensure the newly proposed curriculum meets international conservation standards; * Collaborating actively within faculty, across Faculties and departments, as well as within a regional context, national institutions and on international platforms to advocate conservation at UP; * Providing direction and advice within the internal advisory committee at UP and working closely with an external advisory committee in on-going curriculum development; * Providing leadership in respect of the research related to the proposed programme; * Participating in creating the teaching and scientific research agenda of the new conservation programme; * Growing a tangible heritage conservation network in South Africa and across the African continent, in partnership with institutions, museums, archives, libraries and governments. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * A senior academic ideally with a PhD in the conservation of art or tangible cultural heritage (or a relevant cognate field) from a reputable academic institution. Candidates who only possess a Master's degree in this area and who meet the requirements will also be considered; * A successful track record at this level with proven, on-going excellence in research and postgraduate supervision, interdisciplinary skills, community engagement and public humanities; * Appropriate experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders; * Appropriate experience and evidence of successful fundraising. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): * Appropriate communication and language skills; * Proven strategic development, planning and implementation skills; * Facilitation and negotiation skills; * Good interpersonal, change management, and conflict management skills; * Management and leadership skills. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: *
[Consdistlist] Program Associate, Arts and Cultural Heritage, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Description
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation ("Foundation") is a not-for-profit, grantmaking
organization that seeks to strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend
the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing and to
the well-being of diverse and democratic societies. It makes grants in five
core program areas (higher education and scholarship in the humanities; arts
and cultural heritage; diversity; scholarly communications; and international
higher education and strategic projects). The Foundation seeks a Program
Associate in the Arts and Cultural Heritage Program (ACH) reporting to the
program officer with responsibility for Art History, Conservation, and Museums.
The position requires close collaboration with the senior program officer,
program officers, ACH program staff, and other Foundation staff, particularly
with grant management associates in the General Counsel's office. The work is
detail-oriented and requires accuracy, the ability to anticipate outcomes,
multi-tasking, flexibility, efficiency, patience, and discretion.
Position Details:
Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
* Actively participate in the formulation of new proposals for funding,
including advising grantees in preparation of the narrative and financial
components of proposals.
* Monitor grantee performance, including careful review of all reports,
financial information, and other communication with directors and primary
investigators. Execute related follow up.
* Work with program assistants on routine grant management, including
modifications, extensions, payments, etc.
* Assist with drafting of quarterly dockets of grant recommendations and
special reports to the Trustees and senior staff.
* Participate in meetings with current and potential grantees; take notes and
maintain notes and files on grant and potential grant activities.
* Represent the Foundation at public meetings and conferences as assigned.
* Attend periodic program and administrative staff meetings.
* Contribute to the maintenance of electronic and paper files pertaining to all
program activity.
* Undertake research in connection with current and new initiatives.
* Conduct occasional site visits at grantee and non-grantee institutions, as
directed by supervisors and as appropriate to the program's mission and
priorities.
* Help plan and coordinate arrangements for on- and off-site meetings.
* Assist Foundation staff with updating or drafting website copy.
* Respond to general inquiries, requests for information, and unsolicited
requests for funding.
Qualifications:
* Requires a Master's degree in a humanities discipline, plus a minimum of two
years of experience working in an academic humanities department or cultural
institution. Preference will be given to candidates with an art history degree
and/or museum, conservation, or cultural heritage data management experience.
The position is not suitable for PhD's.
* Demonstrated knowledge of organizational practices and field-wide trends in
arts and cultural heritage.
* Strong experience in financial analysis and program administration. Facility
with survey design and complex data analysis a plus.
* Fluency with aspects of the ACH program's strategic priorities beyond core
area of expertise.
* Superior communication skills including writing, editing, and interpersonal
skills.
* Excellent analytic, critical thinking, and organizational skills with a
precise attention to detail.
* Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume
and fast-paced environment to complete assignments on regular deadlines.
* Ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively.
* Indefatigable work ethic with an adaptable temperament, curiosity, and a good
sense of humor.
* A high degree of competency in the MS Office suite, particularly Excel and
Word. Experience with Sharepoint or other asset management system preferred.
* Commitment to promoting and maintaining a collegial, collaborative work
environment.
Application Instructions / Public Contact Information
The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive
salary, outstanding benefits, and excellent working conditions. Qualified
candidates should carefully review the Mellon Foundation's website and the Arts
and Cultural Heritage program's strategic priorities, which may be found at
www.mellon.org. Candidates should apply by submitting a thoughtful cover letter
indicating their fit for the position, together with a resume at:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=theandreww=44087=en_US=CC3
We will consider each response carefully, but contact only those individuals
we feel are most qualified for the position. The position does not pay
relocation. No emails or phone calls, please.
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