Open positions are listed below. For more, view our Art History & Art Conservation Professional Organizations.
TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE – 26/27
ARTC 801 – Conservation Principles
ARTC 831 – History, Technology and Conservation of Paper Objects I
ARTC 871/874 – Paper Objects Conservation Practice I/Advanced Practice in Paper Objects Conservation
ARTC 808 – Instrumental Methods of Analysis
ARTC 802 – Properties of Materials
Existing vacancies
Department of Art History & Art Conservation
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
The Department of Art History & Art Conservation at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in the above noted courses. These are in-person teaching, graduate course with an expected enrolment of 20 students. Candidates should have a M.A. or M.Sc. or Ph.D, and teaching experience at the university level in Art Conservation. This is a Fall term appointment for the period September 1st to December 31, 2026, with classes in session from September 8, 2026 to December 8, 2026.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. To support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Bethany Pawliuk, Bethany.pawliuk@queensu.ca, 613-533-6000 x76309.
The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at 2022-26 -Queen's University- QUFA Collective Agreement.
The stipend for this position will be between $9,500 and $13,500. Actual salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience and course weight, as per the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement.
Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, a clear indication of which course(s) to which the candidate wishes to apply and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc. Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:
Dr. Norman Vorano, Head
Department of Art History & Art Conservation
Queen’s University
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6
norman.vorano@queensu.ca
Applications will be received until (June 28, 2026). Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the Department of Art History & Art Conservation can be found at https://www.queensu.ca/art .
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Course Description:
ARTC 801 : Conservation Principles
A general survey course dealing with various aspects of conservation and museology. The course deals with professional ethics, control of the factors causing deterioration and with preventive conservation including care in handling, transporting and storing cultural property.
ARTC 831 – History, Technology and Conservation of Paper Objects I
A detailed study of the structure and characteristics of paper objects. Historical, geographical, social and economic factors in the development of the technology of paper artifacts are considered. The causes of deterioration of paper objects are described and methods of preventing further deterioration are evaluated, together with materials and methods needed to carry out conservation treatments. This course focuses on archival materials.
ARTC 871/ARTC 874 – Paper Objects Conservation Practice I/ Advanced Practice in Paper Objects Conservation
ARTC 871/874 is a combined first/second year conservation laboratory practice course where theoretical studies are applied to practical conservation treatment and preservation projects, which are undertaken with faculty supervision.
ARTC 808 – Instrumental Methods of Analysis
This course is designed to give an understanding of selected instrumental methods of analysis used in art conservation. Aspects covered include the fundamental principles underlying the techniques, the instrumentation, and the practical applications and limitations. The principles of colour and light will also be covered. There will be lectures and laboratory demonstrations.
ARTC 802 – Properties of Materials
This course discusses organic and inorganic materials important in conservation. Topics covered will include the chemical structure, properties, degradation processes, and conservation treatments of the different materials. Scientific principles that are encountered in conservation treatment will also be studied.
Posted: (June 17, 2026)