[Nhcoll-l] Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Conservation Education

[ELLEN PEARLSTEIN]

*Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Conservation Education*



University of California/Getty Program in Conservation of Archaeological
and Ethnographic Materials (UCLA in Los Angeles, CA) is seeking a
conservator to fill a nine and half month teaching fellowship from
September 15, 2015 through June 30, 2016,
funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The fellowship
offers exceptional professional development opportunities for those
interested in conservation education, as well as opportunities for
conducting research about diversifying participation in conservation and
collections care. Candidates should demonstrate a strong
interest in teaching, excellent communication skills, and a strong
demonstrated interest in diversity.  At least three years of post-graduate
work experience in conservation is preferred.



Applicants should demonstrate specialization within the conservation of
archaeological and/or ethnographic materials.

Responsibilities will include:



·         Observing classes within the UCLA/Getty graduate conservation
first year graduate core curriculum (
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__conservation.ucla.edu_content_class-2Dschedule&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7Yn6iXAHuMHRbbtQFqO9g4SrueX4Cm4pmVWlnXlMhgo&s=Pxih40VyInT11A1RxsiEVZNYRmIz_CC_fTl1hAvBAtU&e=  ) in order to gain
exposure to techniques of course delivery.



·         Meeting regularly with Prof. Ellen Pearlstein about both teaching
and targeted research described below, and with faculty in the UCLA/Getty
Program in the Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic
Materials to develop materials and skills for teaching.



·         Offering lectures and practical exercises
in the candidate’s area of specialization within the UCLA/Getty
graduate conservation first year curriculum.



·         Connecting with directors and faculty at each of the graduate
programs of the Association of North American Graduate Programs in
Conservation (ANAGPIC) to explore what is currently being done to inform
underrepresented students about conservation and collections care.



·         Reviewing various UCLA diversity initiatives to explore possible
partnerships.



·         Connecting with staff working in Los Angeles on Mellon’s national
diversity program for curators to examine whether this model might serve
initiatives developed for conservation and collections care.



·         Connecting with staff at the Getty Multicultural internship
program and reviewing the program self-survey to examine this model.



·         The fellow will be expected to review and analyze allied
diversity initiatives in order to draft a publishable report critically
reviewing value of these models for increasing participation of
underrepresented communities in conservation and collections care.



The fellowship will provide a stipend of $38,000 plus benefits, and $ 5000
in support of meetings and/or conference travel to further research
objectives.

.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.



*Applications are due by April 15 2015*, and should include a letter of
interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and two
examples of publications, lecture presentations, or written work.



Questions about the fellowship may be directed to: epearl at ucla.edu



Application materials must be submitted electronically with attachment size
per message of up to 26 Megabytes.  The subject heading must include your
last name and Mellon Fellowship. Please send to Amber Cordts-Cole,
acordts at ucla.edu
Ellen Pearlstein
Associate Professor
UCLA Information Studies and UCLA/Getty Program in the Conservation of
Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials
230 GSEIS/ A 410 Fowler
Los Angeles, CA 90095
epearl at ucla.edu
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