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Lecturer Photograph Conservation

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • 15118
  • Master's
  • €3,546 - €5,538
  • 15.2 hours
  • Closes on
    15-06-2026
Apply

Lecturer Photograph Conservation

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • 15118
  • Master's
  • €3,546 - €5,538
  • 15.2 hours
  • Closes on
    15-06-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Join us!

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic colleague to join our photograph conservation team, someone who enjoys guiding students towards entering the conservation profession, and who likes to take on responsibility for the quality of education in close collaboration with the rest of the team.

Together with the other lecturer within the photograph conservation specialisation, you will be involved in educating this specialisation’s students in the Master and Advanced Professional Program (APP), guiding them in the development of academic and practical knowledge and skills with inspiring lectures and workshops, based on to the latest insights. You will also teach an introduction to photograph conservation in the BA minor programme Conservation and Restoration. You will furthermore supervise student conservation treatments, internships, and mentor and advise students during their 4 years of study. Depending on your background and time available, you may also contribute to programme-wide courses by providing the perspective of a photograph conservator (e.g. to courses in science, historical source research or ethics and theory).

As the successful candidate, you will join a dynamic context where you can learn about innovative teaching methods. In your teaching, you have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers and lecturers in our team that covers ten different specialisations.

Working at the UvA

Join us!

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic colleague to join our photograph conservation team, someone who enjoys guiding students towards entering the conservation profession, and who likes to take on responsibility for the quality of education in close collaboration with the rest of the team.

Together with the other lecturer within the photograph conservation specialisation, you will be involved in educating this specialisation’s students in the Master and Advanced Professional Program (APP), guiding them in the development of academic and practical knowledge and skills with inspiring lectures and workshops, based on to the latest insights. You will also teach an introduction to photograph conservation in the BA minor programme Conservation and Restoration. You will furthermore supervise student conservation treatments, internships, and mentor and advise students during their 4 years of study. Depending on your background and time available, you may also contribute to programme-wide courses by providing the perspective of a photograph conservator (e.g. to courses in science, historical source research or ethics and theory).

As the successful candidate, you will join a dynamic context where you can learn about innovative teaching methods. In your teaching, you have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers and lecturers in our team that covers ten different specialisations.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will be doing

  • under the supervision of the (lead) instructor, you educate Master and APP students in the area of  photograph conservation, and possibly in more general subjects;
  • you coordinate practical matters around your own teaching (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students); 
  • you supervise and mentor student research (including Master and APP theses), internships and hands-on conservation projects;
  • you mark (final) assignments, theses and papers, providing input on test design; 
  • you play a role in up-keeping and maintaining the photograph conservation laboratory;
  • In consultation with the other lecturer, you build client relations with regard to internships and acquisition of objects for student hands-on sessions and research;
  • you attend team meetings and participate in department and university events.

This is what we ask of you

  • a Master degree in conservation of cultural heritage objects, and you have  specialised in photograph conservation;
  • if you graduated from UvA’s conservation programme, an APP certificate;
  • advanced practical experience and skills in photograph conservation;
  • you are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to adjust instructions to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers); 
  • a team spirit and a willingness to participate in activities of the Capacity group Conservation and Restoration (C&R);
  • you are digitally literate; can work with word, acrobat reader, powerpoint, excel;  
  • proven administrative experience and skills;
  • you are able to teach in English with oral and written fluency;
  • you have a good command of the Dutch language. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer the opportunity to take and pass the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II; 
  • the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ), or willingness to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract. You are required to obtain the certificate within three years of employment; 
  • a PhD in a relevant area is a plus, but is not a requirement for this position.

This is what else we offer you

  • we offer temporary employment for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is ​1 August 2026​.  
  • excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development; 
  • attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ); 
  • the opportunity to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II; 
  • a position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated; 
  • an enthusiastic, inspiring and international professional academic team;
  • an inspiring academic work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

All about this vacancy

This is what you will be doing

  • under the supervision of the (lead) instructor, you educate Master and APP students in the area of  photograph conservation, and possibly in more general subjects;
  • you coordinate practical matters around your own teaching (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students); 
  • you supervise and mentor student research (including Master and APP theses), internships and hands-on conservation projects;
  • you mark (final) assignments, theses and papers, providing input on test design; 
  • you play a role in up-keeping and maintaining the photograph conservation laboratory;
  • In consultation with the other lecturer, you build client relations with regard to internships and acquisition of objects for student hands-on sessions and research;
  • you attend team meetings and participate in department and university events.

This is what we ask of you

  • a Master degree in conservation of cultural heritage objects, and you have  specialised in photograph conservation;
  • if you graduated from UvA’s conservation programme, an APP certificate;
  • advanced practical experience and skills in photograph conservation;
  • you are pedagogically/didactically competent (able to adjust instructions to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers); 
  • a team spirit and a willingness to participate in activities of the Capacity group Conservation and Restoration (C&R);
  • you are digitally literate; can work with word, acrobat reader, powerpoint, excel;  
  • proven administrative experience and skills;
  • you are able to teach in English with oral and written fluency;
  • you have a good command of the Dutch language. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer the opportunity to take and pass the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II; 
  • the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ), or willingness to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract. You are required to obtain the certificate within three years of employment; 
  • a PhD in a relevant area is a plus, but is not a requirement for this position.

This is what else we offer you

  • we offer temporary employment for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is ​1 August 2026​.  
  • excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development; 
  • attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ); 
  • the opportunity to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II; 
  • a position in which taking initiative and providing input are greatly appreciated; 
  • an enthusiastic, inspiring and international professional academic team;
  • an inspiring academic work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you'll be working

You will be working in a dynamic team of 30 colleagues, all fascinated about all aspects of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. The heart of UvA C&R facilities are the specialisation conservation studios in the Studio Building (Ateliergebouw, Hobbemastraat), the building shared with the RCE and the Rijksmuseum, and the laboratories in the Humanities Labs (on Kloveniersburgwal). The shared facilities of the Studio Building catalyse intense and low-threshold cooperation with both RCE and the Rijksmuseum (guest lectures and workshops, cooperation in object-based research). Rijksmuseum, RCE and UvA are all partners in the network organisation NICAS – Netherlands Institute for Art, Conservation, Science.

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

This is where you'll be working

You will be working in a dynamic team of 30 colleagues, all fascinated about all aspects of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. The heart of UvA C&R facilities are the specialisation conservation studios in the Studio Building (Ateliergebouw, Hobbemastraat), the building shared with the RCE and the Rijksmuseum, and the laboratories in the Humanities Labs (on Kloveniersburgwal). The shared facilities of the Studio Building catalyse intense and low-threshold cooperation with both RCE and the Rijksmuseum (guest lectures and workshops, cooperation in object-based research). Rijksmuseum, RCE and UvA are all partners in the network organisation NICAS – Netherlands Institute for Art, Conservation, Science.

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file. The vacancy closes on 15-6-2026. The first round of interviews will take place on ​in the week of June 22.

For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at: ​​Maarten van Bommel, Professor of Conservation Science

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file. The vacancy closes on 15-6-2026. The first round of interviews will take place on ​in the week of June 22.

For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at: ​​Maarten van Bommel, Professor of Conservation Science

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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