CLT HTG M215 Cultural Materials Science I: Analytical Imaging and Documentation in the Cons of Materials
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: $70,977 - $98,249
Application Deadline
Open date: August 5, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a lecturer position to teach the following course during the Fall quarter, 2026. The quarter begins on September 21 and ends on December 11. This appointment also provides opportunities for interaction with colleagues, laboratory facilities and research infrastructure at UCLA and the Getty Villa. Through its collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, as a unit in the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, and located in the UCLA Fowler Museum, the Conservation Program is part of a vibrant center of archaeological and cultural scholarship. Conservation of Cultural Heritage (CLT HTG) M215 – Cultural Materials Science 1: Analytical Imaging and Documentation in Conservation of Materials Units: 4.0 (Formerly numbered Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials M215.) (Same as Materials Science M213.) Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Basic and advanced techniques on digital photography, computer-aided recording tools, and scientific imaging to determine and document condition (defects) and technological features of archaeological and ethnographic materials. Development of basic theoretical knowledge on imaging and photonics technology and practical skills on conservation photo-documentation, analytical (forensic) photography, and advanced new imaging technologies. Letter grading. The appointment will be at the lecturer level and will be located in the Program’s research and training laboratories at the Getty Villa in Malibu. Duties include preparation and delivery of lectures and laboratory practical sessions. The Program Laboratory Manager will assist the lecturer in lecture and laboratory sessions. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in conservation photography. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous academic teaching experience both in delivering theoretical lectures and developing and supervising work in a photography studio. Strong candidates will have a demonstrable commitment to the Program’s core values of collaboration, sustainability, and diversity, equity, & inclusion
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsCandidates should hold a graduate degree in the natural sciences or area related to conservation science.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 2 required (contact information only) 2-3 reference contact information required. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11113 Help contact:bronson@ioa.ucla.edu