LINK: https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment/generalrecruitment/postofteachingassociateseniorteachingassociateinthedepartmentofconservationandbuiltheritage?fbclid=IwAR0hCy0Hg5aI-eK5Zug3tWiEYReun0I5NPABB_D84_QOdfQYCvq1hzk0-WQ

Applications are invited for a full-time post of Teaching Associate / Senior Teaching Associate in the Department of Conservation and Built Heritage within the Faculty for the Built Environment of the University of Malta.

The appointment will be offered on an indefinite contract basis, subject to a probationary period of one year.

The appointee will be required to organize and help coordinate a Master Programme (preceded by a Preparatory Year) in Conservation (Paintings), as well as participate in the teaching, laboratory work, studio practice, research, administration and other activities of the Department of Conservation and Built Heritage within the Faculty for the Built Environment, and as may be required by the University. The appointee will also be required to participate in the teaching, laboratory work, and studio practice of other programmes run by the Department.

Due preference will be given to candidates who show sound, deep and broad knowledge of paintings and their documentation, analysis and conservation, as well as related competences, leadership and team-working abilities. Previous hands-on conservation experience in the conservation of paintings is also essential. The selected candidate will also have good organizational and management skills. A track record in research including international publications, as well as academic experience at tertiary level, in the above fields will be favourably considered, as will teaching at Master level.

Applications are sought from candidates in possession of at least a Master degree in the conservation of paintings on canvas, followed by a minimum of two years of professional experience in applied conservation of paintings. Additional training and/or experience in the conservation of wall paintings will be favourably considered.

Applications are sought from candidates in possession of at least a Master degree in the conservation of paintings on canvas, followed by a minimum of four years of professional experience in applied conservation of paintings. Additional training and/or experience in the conservation of wall paintings will be favourably considered.

The annual salary for 2024 attached to Teaching Associate and Senior Teaching Associate is as follows:

Teaching Associate; €35,533 plus Academic Work Resources of €1,600.00

Senior Teaching Associate; €39,408 plus Academic Work Resources of €1,600.00

Candidates are required to upload their covering letter, certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and names and emails of three referees through this form: https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-general

Applications should be received by Monday 5 February 2024.

A Teaching Associate / Senior Teaching Associate will be appointed on a full-time (40) hour per week basis between Monday to Friday out of which no more than half shall be devoted to teaching.

A Teaching Associate / Senior Teaching Associate will be expected to work between 08:00 and 17:00 hours and beyond 17:00 hours no more than once per week.