Head of Book and Paper Conservation

## Head of Book and Paper Conservation Apply locations:
UT MAIN CAMPUS time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** Job Posting

Title:

** Head of Book and Paper Conservation**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Harry Ransom Center**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Exempt from FLSA**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
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* Location:

** UT MAIN CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## Purpose Leads the program for the conservation of all paper-based and bound collection materials from the Ransom Center collections through management of the Book and Paper Conservation Labs. Oversees workflows for the treatment of all paper-based and bound collection materials carried out in the Book and Paper Conservation Labs. Performs conservation treatment at all levels of complexity for unbound works on paper.##

Responsibilities
* Manage and supervise the Preservation and Conservation Department’s Book and Paper Conservation Labs. Supervise, train, and manage paper and book conservators as well as interns, post-graduate fellows, and pre-program interns in appropriate treatment, housing, and exhibition techniques. Assign collection items for treatment and/or housing; review book and paper conservation treatment documentation; and monitor and evaluate the progress of lab workflows.
* Perform conservation treatments on a wide range of works on paper, providing full written and photographic documentation. Apply appropriate research techniques, including use of instrumental methods, in the examination and analysis of works on paper.
* Liaise and collaborate with curators, collection managers, exhibition staff, administrative personnel, and other Ransom Center staff on the handling, housing, treatment, and exhibition of works on paper. Work closely with curatorial staff to establish annual treatment, assessment, and housing priorities for each fiscal year for the Book and Paper Conservation Labs. Work closely with Exhibition staff and the Registrar to ensure the timely assessment and treatment of book and paper collection items going on in-house exhibition or out-of-house loan.

Manage special projects as needed.
* Participate in the department's senior management team to strategically plan for the ongoing care of the Ransom Center's collections. Participate in department-wide preventive measures, such as inspection of incoming collections; emergency preparedness, response and recovery; and staff collections handling training.
* Pursue independent studies and professional opportunities that further the field of preservation and conservation. Communicate to the Ransom Center’s audiences through a range of methods on matters of preservation and conservation.##

Required Qualifications
* Masters degree from a recognized graduate conservation education program. A minimum of five years post-graduate experience applying preservation practices and carrying out conservation treatment of works on paper and/or bound collections in libraries, special collections, archives, or museums.
* Extensive knowledge of the nature of paper and inks, colorants, adhesives, and material technologies as applied to the creation of artistic, literary, and documentary works. Demonstrated ability to conduct conservation research and to analyze materials to identify and/or determine their condition and material composition.
* Knowledge of and experience with exhibition standards, building environment systems, disaster planning and response, conservation trends, and collection surveys.
* Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication. Demonstrated successful project management and organizational skills, including the ability to train, supervise, and assess work. Experience working with conservators, curators, scientists, and other allied professionals in a team environment. Strong record of professional engagement.
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*##

Preferred Qualifications
* More than five years of post-graduate experience in documentation, conservation treatment, and preventive care of works on paper and/or bound collections. Prior experience supervising students, interns, fellows, or professional conservators. Experience managing workflows in a conservation lab. Education or experience in project management.## Salary Range $78,000+ depending on qualifications## Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest
** Important*
* ** for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application…