The Making Archaeology Public Project

 

2016 will mark 50 years since grassroots preservationists successfully worked with Congress to pass the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), a United States law that acknowledges the importance of our national heritage instructs federal agencies to be good stewards of that heritage. One effect of this law has been a massive expansion of publicly funded archaeological work carried out in advance of construction projects.  This work, in turn, has resulted in tremendous new understandings of Native American and immigrant histories in the United States and its territories.

 

The Making Archaeology Public Project (MAPP) is a nationwide effort to highlight just a few of the many significant insights that have come to light since the passage of the Act. Archaeologists in each state are working within their communities to select one of the many engaging stories that have come to light and to share them with the public to celebrate the last fifty years of archaeological investigations. The ultimate goal is a website that includes links to videos that exemplify the ways that NHPA has changed our understanding of the past.

 

On Thursday evening, January 14, 2016, from 7 to 9 pm, Lynne Sebastian (an archaeologist and historic preservation enthusiast) will host a panel discussion with MAPP leaders to share the national and state projects, which range from finding the first farming settlements in North America in the Tucson Basin to the way thousands of tiny projects in New Mexico tell big stories about the ancient past.  

 

This event will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Tucson, at 160 S. Scott Avenue and is open to the public. 

The Scottish Rite Temple has two parking lots immediately north and south of the building, with the south lot the larger. Please obey parking restrictions and do not use spaces 13, 40, or those with signs that say "Royal Elizabeth Bed and Breakfast." Metered street parking is available within one to two blocks, and the venue is one block south of the Modern Street car route.

To all,

Yahoo will likely be shutting down Yahoo Groups in the next couple of months. Because many of you receive information regarding the current activities of the AAC through this Yahoo Group (including both members and non-members of the AAC), I would like to notify everyone that, in the future, information regarding AAC activities can be obtained either directly from the "News" section of the AAC website (http://www.arizonaarchaeologicalcouncil.org/), via email from the AAC board of directors, or via our facebook webpage (https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaArchaeologicalCouncil/).

In addition, its that time of the year again! I am now soliciting information on anything that you feel would be good to distribute to our members via the January 2016 newsletter. This includes new publications, new project updates, obituaries, and other news items.

Please email me directly at justin.rego@gmail.com or jrego@logansimpson.com. Please do not reply to the AAC Listserv address!

Thanks!

Annual Julian D. Hayden Student Paper Competition

Sponsored by Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society
and Arizona Archaeological Council

The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society and Arizona Archaeological Council sponsor the annual Julian D. Hayden Student Paper Competition, named in honor of long-time southwestern scholar Julian Dodge Hayden. The winning entry will receive a cash prize of $750 and publication of the paper in Kiva, The Journal of Southwestern Anthropology and History. The competition is open to any bona fide undergraduate and graduate students at any recognized college or university. Co-authored papers will be accepted if all authors are students. Subject matter may include the anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, and/or ethnology of the United States Southwest and northern Mexico, or any other topic appropriate for publication in Kiva.

Papers should be no more than 9,000 words (approximately 25 double-spaced, typewritten pages) including figures, tables, and references, and should conform to Kiva format. Please review the instructions for authors at:

http://www.maneyonline.com/ifa/kiv

If the paper involves living human subjects, the author(s) should verify, in the paper or cover letter, that necessary permission to publish has been obtained. Previous entries will not be considered, and all decisions of the judges are final. If no publishable papers are received, no award will be given. Judging criteria include, but are not limited to, quality of writing, degree of original research and use of original data, appropriateness of subject matter, and length.

The Hayden Student Paper competition announcement and a link to past winners can also be found at:

http://www.az-arch-and-hist.org/grants/annual-julian-d-hayden-student-paper-competion/

Deadline for receipt of submissions is January 11, 2016.
Late entries will not be accepted.

Your paper should be emailed to Lauren Jelinek (laurenejelinek@gmail.com) in PDF format. Should your paper exceed the file size accepted by Gmail, email Lauren and she will set up a DropBox folder for your submission. You must also include a scanned copy of your current student ID as a separate PDF.

To our members,

The 2015 AAC election results are now in! Please welcome Deil Lundin, M.A., as our new 2016 President-Elect! Please also welcome our two new Members-at-Large, Kerri A. Bastin, M.A. and Glennda Luhnow, M.A.

Walter Thomas ‘Dutch’ Duering and Leigh W. Davidson were re-elected and will continue their present duties through their new terms.

Thanks!

The articles in the spring 2013 edition of the Journal of Arizona Archaeology (Volume 3, No. 2) are now posted on the AAC website and can be accessed by active members of the Arizona Archaeological Council under the Members Access Only tab.

William M. Graves is the guest editor of this issue, which is titled From Without and Within: Long-Distance Interaction, Culture Change, and Culture Contact in Arizona.

The application deadline for the SAA's 2015 Fred Plog Memorial Scholarship is fast approaching on November 1! This award ($1,000) provides support for a graduate student with ABD status writing a dissertation on the North American Southwest OR northern Mexico or on a topic, such as culture change or regional interactions, on which Plog himself did research. 

Please note that students working in areas other than the American Southwest are encouraged to apply. Possible topics related to Fred Plog's research include:

The study of long-term cultural change, particularly using quantitative analysis or modeling.

Study of sociopolitical and economic systems.

Regional approaches to or methodological advances in archaeological survey.

Advances in Cultural Resource Management.

Collaborative projects.

The award solicitation is attached.

Please direct applications directly to Deborah Huntley, SAA Fred Plog Fellowship Committee Chair (dhuntley@archaeologysouthwest.org)

2015 Plog Fellowship Announcement.pdf

Archaeological Field Technicians Wanted

 

About the opportunity:

 

SWCA is currently seeking several experienced archaeological field technicians for each of our three Arizona offices (Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson).  Transportation from one of SWCA's Arizona offices and project locations will be provided each work day for employees.

 

What you will accomplish:

 

Conduct archaeological fieldwork including survey monitoring, survey, testing, and/or data recovery. Assist with mapping responsibilities in the field, including collection of GPS data using Trimble units.

 

Experience and qualifications for success:

 

·         A Bachelor's Degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field or six (6) months field experience with a range of field methodologies, including survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring required.

·         Experience with a wide range of field methodologies, including archaeological survey, testing, excavation, and/or monitoring preferred

·         Knowledge of ArcPad or TerraSync is a plus

·         Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle if needed

·         Ability to travel to work start locations in Flagstaff, Phoenix, or Tucson

·         Ability conduct fieldwork (testing, data recovery, survey) for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required

 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Please apply directly to our career website: https://careers-swca.icims.com/jobs/9553/archaeological-field-technician/job?mode=view

Principal Investigator

WestLand Resources Inc. is actively seeking an experienced principal investigator to support our cultural resources consulting practice. WestLand’s cultural resources consulting practice specializes in archaeological surveys (Class I through III), cultural resource evaluations, monitoring, archaeological testing, and data recovery for a variety of clients throughout the Southwest. WestLand’s staff members are well versed in city, state, and federal procedures and policies and have completed numerous archaeological assignments including testing and data recovery.

 Principal Investigator Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project scope, schedule and budget in alignment with client and firms needs
• Manage project progress using Enterprise Resource Planning Software
• Develop Historic Properties Treatment Plans

• Direct project specific research of analysts and field directors
• Write synthesis chapters for data recovery reports
• Review survey, testing, and data recovery reports for accuracy and adherence to agency guidelines
• Schedule personnel
• Mentor junior staff in developing research and compliance documents

• Interact with agency archaeologists
• Regular communication with clients
• Participate in marketing and proposal efforts

• Other duties as assigned

Required, Education, Skills and Experience:

• Prefer Ph.D. but will consider M.A. with appropriate experience and permits
• Five years cultural resources management field experience in the American Southwest
• Hold an ASM Principal Investigator permit or be able to qualify for one
• Expertise in local, state, and federal cultural resources laws and regulations
• Experience in managing large cultural resources survey and data recovery projects

• Experience writing and reviewing technical archaeological reports

WestLand is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

 

WestLand is an at-will employer as allowed by applicable state law. 

WestLand provides growth potential, professional development opportunities and competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.  Salary DOE.  Send cover letter & resume to:  WestLand Resources, Inc., 4001 E. Paradise Falls Dr. Tucson, AZ  85712. Attn: SWR.  Or via our company website: www.westlandresources.com or email to: sreeder@westlandresources.com.

Field Director

WestLand Resources Inc. is actively seeking an experienced cultural resources field director to conduct and manage survey, testing, and data recovery projects in southern and central Arizona.

WestLand’s cultural resources consulting practice specializes in archaeological surveys, cultural resource evaluations, monitoring, archaeological testing, and data recovery for a variety of clients throughout the Southwest. WestLand’s staff members are well versed in city, state, and federal procedures and policies. The successful candidate will have to be able to be permitted by the Arizona State Museum as a Project Director.

 Field Director Responsibilities:

• Project Management
• Conduct and Oversee Class I Cultural Resource Surveys
• Conduct and Oversee Class III Cultural Resource Surveys
• Supervise Data Recovery Crews
• Manage schedules and budgets for small projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required, Education, Skills and Experience:

• M.A. in anthropology
• A minimum of two years supervisory experience in the American southwest
• Experience with historic or Hohokam archaeology
• Need to work as a productive member of a cohesive team
• Proven writing skills
• Analytic specialty desirable
• Ability to work in a fast paced and creative environment

WestLand is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

 

WestLand is an at-will employer as allowed by applicable state law. 

WestLand provides growth potential, professional development opportunities and competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.  Salary DOE.  Send cover letter & resume to:  WestLand Resources, Inc., 4001 E. Paradise Falls Dr. Tucson, AZ  85712. Attn: SWR.  Or via our company website: www.westlandresources.com or email to: sreeder@westlandresources.com.

PaleoWest is looking to immediately fill archaeological technician positions out of our Phoenix, Arizona office for a survey in west-central Arizona.  The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or another applicable field and have experience conducting fieldwork in the Southwest. This survey is anticipated to last up to 5 weeks and begins Monday, September 21st. Pay will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience; lodging and per diem will be provided. The candidate should be fit, resourceful, dedicated, and organized, and will work under the supervision of the Field Director or Project Director during survey and/or excavation projects throughout the Southwest. Familiarity with GPS units and digital data collection are a plus but not required. The candidate should expect to survey up to 10 miles a day over rough terrain and in extreme heat. Please submit a current CV and brief letter of intent/personal statement to work@paleowest.com, with “Archaeological Technician – Phoenix” in the subject line.