Company: Cleveland State University
Position: Renewable, One-Year College Associate Lecturer in Archaeology
Location: Cleveland, OH
Position: Renewable, one-year College Associate Lecturer in Archaeology. The position is annually renewable for an additional five years based on satisfactory performance, programmatic needs and university financial resources. After a comprehensive sixth year review, the appointee will be eligible for two successive three-year appointments and six year appointments thereafter.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Anthropology with specialization in Archaeology, completed no later than July 1, 2012. Major focus in the archaeology of the New World (both historic and prehistoric) with experience in two areas of the New World, including demonstrated competency for conducting Ohio area archaeology.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching a diverse college student audience and in including students in professional research where appropriate; experience directing field school.
Duties: Teaching undergraduate courses in Archaeology and related subfields of Anthropology as necessary. Normal teaching load is up to 16 credit hours (four courses per semester). An adjusted load may be possible depending on course assignments
Applications: Letter of application including professional qualifications and goals; current curriculum vitae; sample of professional publications or presented papers; three letters of recommendation. Candidates with teaching experience should include teaching evaluations or reviews. Evidence of effective teaching must be demonstrated at the time of interview. Review of applications will begin on February 24, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
Starting Date: August 20, 2012 and ending May 15, 2013
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Contact: Chair, Search Committee
Department of Anthropology
Cleveland State University
2300 Chester Avenue, CB 139
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.687.2152
Fax: 216.687.9384
Anthropology@csuohio.edu
Hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the State. Cleveland State University is a major public urban university with a diverse population of 18,000 students. Cleveland State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posted on 1/23/12
Company: Pacific Legacy, Inc.
Position: Geoarchaeologist
Location: One of Pacific Legacy's office locations
Pacific Legacy, Inc., a Cultural Resources Management firm is seeking a Geoarchaeologist to join our staff. The desired candidate’s specialty must be in geoarchaeology or geomorphology as it relates to late Pleistocene and Holocene deposits, with an emphasis on the potential for buried archaeological sites and the processes that have affected them. Desirable candidates must also have experience directing field crews, supervising all aspects of analysis and report writing, and exhibit a strong interest in research. The selected candidate must work from one of Pacific Legacy’s office locations.
Candidates must have a Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.
Job Duties:
- Geoarchaeological/geomorphological analysis
- Fieldwork (as Senior Supervisor)
- Professional report writing skills
- Working knowledge of historic preservation laws (e.g. NHPA Section 106).
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate meets the following characteristics:
- Holds a graduate degree in anthropology or archaeology with an emphasis in geoarchaeology from a recognized graduate program in archaeological geology;
- Positive, motivated and detail-oriented;
- Experienced in western North American archaeology;
- Capable of producing high quality reports in a timely manner.
Pacific Legacy offers generous compensation according to experience and competency. Pacific Legacy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and armed services veterans are encouraged to apply.
Please provide a cover letter outlining your qualifications, and a current CV with references to welsh@pacificlegacy.com or to the mailing address below.
Pacific Legacy, Inc.
Att: Patricia Welsh
4919 Windplay Drive, Suite 4
El Dorado Hills, Ca. 95762
Fax: 916. 358.5161
Posted on 1/17/12
Company: University of Sydney
Position: Chair in Australian Archaeology
Location: Sydney, Australia
The University of Sydney wishes to appoint a distinguished scholar to a Chair in the field of Australian archaeology with a focus on prehistory and heritage. The University is proud to establish the first named Chair in Australian Archaeology, funded by the Tom Austen Brown Bequest, which will support the development of a major program in teaching, research and community engagement.
The school is home to Australia’s oldest Department of Archaeology. The department’s research and teaching interests are chronologically and geographically wide-ranging.
Some of the selection criteria include:
- Outstanding scholarship in the field of Australian archaeology with a focus on prehistory and heritage and a proven track record in attracting competitive grants.
- Strong track record of teaching performance. Capacity to teach Australian archaeology and experience in innovative curriculum design.
- Commitment to collaboration with Indigenous communities in outreach projects.
- Capacity to further the University’s strategic objectives in relation to Indigenous research and education outcomes.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number 1487/0811 for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 10 February 2012
Posted on 1/13/12
Company: National Park Service
Position: Chief of the Archeology and Collections Program
Location: Natchitoches, LA
The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for an enthusiastic individual to serve as Chief of the Archeology and Collections Program at the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) of the NPS located in Natchitoches, LA. The Chief will oversee short and long term research development and provide expert technical advice regarding the application of technology to professional standards and practice. Employee will also be responsible for Service policies, guidelines, and technical information, and will translate results of the research program into face-to-face and online training products. Open to all qualified applicants.
For more information go to http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/2371064
Posted on 1/11/12
Company: University of Utah
Position: Tenure-track position in Archaeology at the Assistant or beginning Associate Professor level
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
The Department of Anthropology, University of Utah, invites applications for a tenure-track (9-month) position in Archaeology at the Assistant or beginning Associate Professor level. We seek an individual with expertise in evolutionary models (e.g., behavioral ecology) and an active field research program in western North America (preferably Great Basin or Colorado Plateau). Preference will be given to applicants with
experience in CRM and analytical skills (e.g., geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, paleoethnobotany, ceramics, GIS, lithics) that complement, or are synergistic with, existing strengths of the department.
Duties include research, undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and mentoring, and departmental, college, and university service. Ph. D. required at the time of appointment.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veteran's preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information: www.regulations.utah.edu/humanresources/5-l06.html
Submit applications on-line at www.utah.edu - Employment. Please be sure to upload C.V., description of current and future research, four publications and names and email addresses of four referees.
Applications should be received by March 1,2012, for earliest consideration. The search committee may consider applications received after this time until the position is filled. This position is currently available with the starting date of July 1,2012.
Posted on 1/09/12
Company: Dumbarton Oaks
Position: Director of Pre-Colombian Studies
Location: Washington, DC
The Director of Pre-Columbian Studies oversees the Pre-Columbian program and its budget, with the help of a program assistant; encourages and advises the Fellows (who are resident for an academic year, term, or summer and pursue their own research); assists in editing the publications of the program; organizes symposia, occasional colloquia and workshops, and public lectures; contributes to the oversight of project grants; and promotes the relevant disciplines. Major responsibilities of the Director include overseeing the process for selecting fellows and junior fellows (for both the academic year and the summer) and fostering a productive, stimulating and collegial atmosphere during the fellowship year. The Director will also engage in internal administrative activities within Dumbarton Oaks.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines within Pre-Columbian Studies, with a notable record of publication; strong administrative and interpersonal skills; and a general understanding of museum, library, and fellowship practices. Significant post-doctoral professional experience required, preferably in an academic setting. Previous or on-going editorial experience is desirable. Candidates should also have a broad acquaintance with various aspects of the field of Pre-Columbian Studies outside their own specialization, and should be able to join in the general intellectual life of Dumbarton Oaks. Successful candidates have tended to be mid- or later career. Whatever their career stage, they will have a track record in setting and meeting goals independently.
The position is a five-year appointment, renewable for a second term, and will become available in July 2012.
Compensation: Grade 60, salary based on experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, time away, and retirement plans. Collegial environment in beautiful Georgetown location with free parking or commuting subsidy provided.
Application: The deadline for applications is February 15, 2012. Candidates should submit a detailed CV and list of references to:
Pallavi Jain
Human Resources Generalist
Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
or Email:
jainp@doaks.org
Dumbarton Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted on 1/09/12
Company: Quinnipiac University
Position: Tenure-track Position at the Assistant Professor level
Location: Hamden, Connecticut
Quinnipiac University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Anthropology for the Fall of 2012. We seek a broadly trained anthropological archaeologist.
The candidate must be prepared to teach Introduction to Archaeology, Archaeological Theory & Field Methods, and topical courses related to their on-going research agenda. The candidate will also be expected to teach courses within the University core curriculum. The teaching load is 3/3.
The appointee will join a growing department that currently offers undergraduate majors in Sociology, Social Services, Gerontology, and Criminal Justices and a minor in Anthropology.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in anthropology at the time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants must have an active research program focusing on complex societies and/or Native North America, including Hawaii.
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian institution located in Hamden, Connecticut, 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The University has 350 full-time faculty and enrolls 6,100 full-time undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students. The University, which has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, encourages women, minorities and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The application deadline is February 1, 2012.
To apply: https://careers.quinnipiac.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52409
Posted on 1/09/12
Company: Archaeology Southwest
Position: Three-Year Preservation Fellow
Location: Tuscon, AZ
The private nonprofit Archaeology Southwest (formerly the Center for Desert Archaeology) invites applications for a three-year doctoral fellowship in southwestern archaeology, to be effective September 1, 2012. The Fellow will be expected to define a research problem that is compatible with the requirements of his or her degree granting institution and to work within Archaeology Southwest’s current research priorities which are focused on the late precontact period (A.D. 1200-1540). The Fellow is provided a monthly stipend of $2,250 plus health insurance, office space, administrative support, and volunteer labor through Archaeology Southwest’s membership program.
Applicants should review the information available at
Applications should be postmarked no later than April 1, 2012.
Job Posted on 1/03/12
The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a one-year position (academic year 2012-13) as Visiting Scholar in the Center for Comparative Archaeology <www.comparch.pitt.edu>, in the Department of Anthropology. The Visiting Scholar will be engaged in archaeological research that takes a comparative approach to long-term social change. S/he will help to lead an extended seminar on comparative research in archaeology involving the theme of this research. The Visiting Scholar must have completed the doctoral degree by September, 2012; inquiries from more senior scholars are also welcome. Salary competitive. Applicants should submit, by Feb. 20, 2012, a CV, the names of three references, and a letter of application (2-3 pp.) including a discussion of the research to be pursued. Ideas related to the integration of the research theme into the ongoing seminar on comparative archeology are also welcome. Inquiries and applications by email are preferred. They can be sent to Robert D. Drennan, at drennan@pitt.edu (no attachments larger than 1 Mb please).