Open positions are listed below. For more, view our Art History & Art Conservation Professional Organizations.
TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE – 26/27
ARTC 832 – History, Technology and Conservation of Paper Objects II
ARTC 872 – Paper Objects Conservation Practice II
ARTC 813 – History, Technology and Conservation of Artifacts III
ARTC 853 – Artifact Conservation Practice III
Existing vacancy:
This position is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
Department of Art History & Art Conservation
Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6
The Department of Art History & Art Conservation at Â鶹¹ÙÍø invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in the above noted courses. These are in-person teaching, graduate courses 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. These are winter term appointments for the period January 1st to April 30, 2027, with classes in session from January 4 to April 5, 2027.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Â鶹¹ÙÍø’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. In order to support your employment at Â鶹¹ÙÍø’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 takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Karen Burkett, karen.burkett@queensu.ca, 613-533-6000 x75531.
The academic staff at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Â鶹¹ÙÍø's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at 2022-26 -Â鶹¹ÙÍø's University- QUFA Collective Agreement.
The stipend will be between $9,500 and $13,500 for each half credit course. Actual salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience and course weight, as per the Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s-QUFA Collective Agreement.
Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, 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. Allison Morehead, Head
Department of Art History & Art Conservation
Â鶹¹ÙÍø
Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6
Applications will be received until October 30, 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 and Art Conservation can be found at /art..
As part of the application process at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, our recruitment process uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and assess suitability for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
Course Descriptions:
ARTC 832 – History, Technology and Conservation of Paper Objects II.
This course has the same format as ARTC 831 with particular emphasis being placed on prints, drawings and watercolours.
ARTC 872 – Paper Objects Conservation Practice II
This course continues the studies begun in ARTC 871 with special emphasis being placed on the restoration and conservation of fine art objects on paper and related materials.
ARTC 813 – History, Technology and Conservation of Artifacts III
This course has the same format as ARTC 811 but with particular emphasis on artifacts of organic origin, especially textiles.
ARTC 853 – Artifact Conservation Practice III
This course continues the studies begun in ARTC 850 with particular emphasis on artifacts made from materials of organic origin, especially textiles.
Posted: October 14, 2026