College of Arts & Humanities
School of Culture & Creative Arts
Lecturer in Book & Archival Materials Conservation
Vacancy Reference: 169371
Salary: Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Book & Archival Materials Conservation within the School of Culture & Creative Arts.
Job Purpose
Lead and develop research-led practical and theoretical aspects of book and archival materials conservation on our new MPhil in Book & Archival Materials Conservation and Paper Conservation. Working towards Programme Lead of the MPhil within three years.
Contribute to an excellent student experience by delivering agreed teachings and supervision to enhance learning and teaching within the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research, History of Art Subject Area, and across the School of Culture and Creative Arts.
Develop, lead, and sustain research and scholarship of international standard.
Maintain strong working relationships within the professional field and scholarship of international standard.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead and make a substantial contribution to teaching, supervision, and assessment for both the theoretical and practical aspects of Book & Archival Materials Conservation.
2. Co-convene the MPhil in Book & Archival Materials Conservation and Paper Conservation, working toward Programme Lead within three years.
3. Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising, and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.
4. Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking knowledge exchange activities.
5. Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.
6. Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the College/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the subject area.
7. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
8. Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback, and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.
9. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face-to-face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
10. Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support, and academic leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.
11. Supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.
12. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
13. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
14. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
15. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
1. A recognised post-graduate qualification in a relevant conservation discipline.
2. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in a related discipline with a growing reputation for scholarship within the subject area.
3. Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate.
4. Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline to develop research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support.
Desirable
1. ICON accredited membership of The Institute of Conservation, or evidence of working towards accreditation by a recognised international organisation.
2. Specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current practical book and archival materials conservation treatment approaches. Knowledge of early printed book and medieval manuscript codicology and structures.
3. Knowledge and understanding of current paper conservation treatment approaches.
4. Knowledge of all Health and Safety requirements of a conservation studio.
Skills
Essential
1. Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in the subject area.
2. Proven ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching, and assessment programmes.
3. Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues.
4. Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service.
Desirable
1. Demonstrable analytical skills, with the ability to analyse a range of rare book and manuscript materials and use critical thinking and initiative to reach appropriate conclusions relating to their treatment.
2. Specialist craft skills, a high degree of accuracy, and proven manual dexterity in undertaking complex conservation benchwork.
3. A high degree of motivation and the ability to work both alone and in and across multi-disciplinary teams.
4. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective professional working relationships.
5. Close attention to detail and accuracy of data recording and documentation of activities.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to explain complex conservation approaches.
Experience
Essential
1. Established track record of research outputs and of applying for, and securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the School’s research profile in accordance with School objectives.
2. Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio.
3. Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques, and methods.
4. Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.
5. Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources, and practices that support replication.
6. Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.
Desirable
1. Significant practical experience post qualification in carrying out conservation printed books, manuscripts, and archival materials.
2. Experience of managing and delivering projects successfully to agreed deadlines.
3. Demonstrable continuing engagement with the development of current professional practice.
4. Supervisory experience of managing professional staff, students, and visiting researchers.
5. Experience of promoting conservation and preservation activities in creative and dynamic ways to a range of audiences.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity. Applications are therefore particularly welcome from women and other under-represented groups. In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts.
Informal Enquiries to Professor Christina Young, Director of the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research – christina.young@glasgow.ac.uk
For further information on the College of Arts & Humanities, School of Culture & Creative Arts, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cca/
For further information on the MPhil in Book & Archival Materials Conservation and Paper Conservation, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/book-paper-conservation/
Closing Date: 9th April 2025 at 23:45
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