Alice D. Wallace University Chair in Textile Conservation

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Working Title	Alice D. Wallace University Chair in Textile Conservation
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Work Location	Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number	202400021F
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$120,000 – $150,000
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ . For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/ .
Position Type	Faculty
Work Hours/Week	40
Description of Work Unit	Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. One of eight academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Department of Design and Merchandising offers B.S. degrees in Apparel and Merchandising (AM) and in Interior Architecture and Design (IAD), and an M.S. in Design and Merchandising. Both undergraduate programs are nationally accredited; the AM program became the ‘first-in-the-nation’ program accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission in 2019 and the IAD program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation since 1990. The AM and IAD programs also received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) in May 2022 in partnership with the Department of Art and Art History. The department’s mission is to achieve excellence in education and scholarship through community engagement, industry collaboration, creative exploration, and scientific inquiry. We are committed to advancing and fostering understanding of socially responsible conceptualization, design, adoption, and evaluation of processes, products, and environments that responsively enhance the human experience. As a research-one (R1), public land-grant university, Colorado State University holds an expectation of scholarship in creative, engaged, scientific work. There are 24 faculty in the department as well as administrative professionals and staff who support approximately 700 undergraduate students and 20 graduate students. The department is housed in three buildings: the Nancy Richardson Design Center, which includes the DM main office and features classrooms, computer labs, a design library, and fabrication labs designed to foster innovative teaching and learning; the neighboring Gifford Building, which features classrooms, computer labs, construction labs, an exhibition gallery, a textile library, and textile science labs; and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, located in the University Center for the Arts. The Avenir Museum is a designated University Center that features exhibition galleries, a textile conservation lab, a classroom, and a library/conference room. The facility also is a repository for 25,000 historically and culturally significant items of dress, textiles, and interior artifacts representing regional, national, and international cultures. The Avenir Museum is under consideration for accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM) and the Avenir Museum, please visit: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm and https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/avenir/.
Tenure/Tenure Track?	Yes
% Research	50
% Teaching	25
% Service	25
% Administration	0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	03/03/2024
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/16/2024
Position End Date
Position Summary	Applications and nominations are invited for the Full Professor or Advanced Associate Professor tenure-track position in the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University. This is a 9-month position, salary and rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications	Earned Ph.D. in textile conservation, or related disciplines, such as material culture studies, art history, anthropology; Academic credentials eligible for appointment at the rank of Full Professor or Advanced Associate Professor; Distinguished record of research and scholarship; Conservation experience in a professional or university museum setting; Demonstrated ability to perform professional textile conservation; Excellent record of grantsmanship to support scholarly research program; Post-secondary teaching experience; Demonstrated ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
Preferred Job Qualifications	Post-secondary curriculum development experience; Evidence of excellent written communication skills; Demonstrated experience with mounting textile and dress objects for exhibition; Leadership in professional organizations.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please submit the following materials directly to this posting: Letter of application, please include evidence of teaching pedagogy, evidence of research dissemination, including up to three examples of refereed publications, and evidence of grantsmanship accomplishments; Vitae; Electronic portfolio of conservation work (e.g., conservation work, specialized mounting and storage solutions). Optional: Portfolio may also include examples of exhibition work (e.g., exhibition views, catalogs, exhibitions presented via born-digital platforms); Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Philosophy Up to three examples of refereed publications. Applicants may learn more about this position and the university from chair Dr. Yan Vivian Li by email to [email protected] or by phone 970-491-7985, and from the Department of Design and Merchandising home page at https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm . Inquiries and initial applications will be treated confidentially. The committee will notify candidates prior to contacting references.
Background Check Policy Statement	Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement	Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Search Contact	Yan Vivian Li, [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Research
Duty/Responsibility	Conduct and disseminate scholarly research, including research that utilizes the Avenir Museum collection; Secure external funding in support of research program; Develop research collaborations within and beyond Colorado State University.
Percentage Of Time	50

Job Duty Category	Teaching and Advising
Duty/Responsibility	Develop undergraduate and graduate curriculum in textile conservation; Teach one to three courses per year related to textile conservation; Mentor graduate students; Offer guest lectures/workshops to enrich Apparel and Merchandising curriculum.
Percentage Of Time	25

Job Duty Category	Service
Duty/Responsibility	Contribute to the Avenir Museum through conservation of collections, consultation regarding collections care and storage; collaboration with the Avenir Curator and Assistant Curator for exhibition mounting; Serve as a resource for conservation-related inquiries; Represent Colorado State University at professional and scholarly meetings; Promote the Avenir Museum through outreach programs; Provide service to the Department, College, and/or University; Provide service to the profession.
Percentage Of Time	25

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