Archaeology Southwest practices a holistic approach to protecting heritage places and landscapes. Archaeology Southwest is committed to close and respectful collaboration with American Indian Tribal governments and communities. In our workplace and activities, we strive for inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. For more information, please visit www.archaeologysouthwest.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Outreach is responsible for developing and implementing educational programs and volunteer opportunities for Archaeology Southwest. Other key duties include maintaining the organization’s social media presence, marketing Archaeology Southwest programs, and assisting in maintaining the organization’s websites. The Director of Outreach is a key member of a small but hardworking and effective Outreach Team that includes the Content & Communications Director, Director of Development, Development Coordinator, and the Hands-On archaeologist.

Location:

As of December 1, 2021, this position will be Tucson-based and in person. It is Archaeology Southwest’s expectation that all personnel—employees, contractors, and volunteers—will follow CDC guidelines on the COVID-19 vaccination, mask requirements, and preventative hygiene.

Salary Rate: 60,000 per year

Classification: Exempt

Start Date: Immediately. Position open until filled

Benefits: Paid Time Off (200 hours), health insurance, vision plan, optional dental plan (50% subsidized), 401k plan with 20% employer match, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance.

Responsibilities:

Educational Programs

• Plan and coordinate the Archaeology Café series and other adult educational programming, including the Undergraduate Class Packets service
• Represent Archaeology Southwest at events such as the Arizona Archaeology Expo and Festival of Books
• Coordinates the Hands-On program

Volunteer Programs

• Manage volunteer programs and activities
• Create and implement a community scientist volunteer program to meet the needs of the cyberSW project, in coordination with the cyberSW Manager
• Identify and implement other volunteer opportunities that further Archaeology Southwest’s mission and programs
• Recruit, vet, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers
• Maintain volunteer policies and protocols 

Social Media & Marketing

• Maintain an active social media presence for the organization (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) in coordination with Archaeology Southwest’s Content & Communications Director
• Use the organization’s internal communication channels (website, social media, mailings) to publicize Archaeology Southwest events, classes, and programs
• Implement the effective use of images, including short videos, to share Archaeology Southwest’s mission and programs through various channels
• Manage photo archive
• Oversee maintenance and functionality of the website (shared/cross-trained with Development Coordinator)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in public archaeology or outdoor education programs
• M.A. or M.S. in archaeology preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to convey Archaeology Southwest messages across a range of audiences
• Familiarity and fluency in major social media programs, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Must be able to work independently and as part of the team
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to connect and communicate with a wide range of communities and individuals – a “people person”
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assignments and meet deadlines

Archaeology Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applicants for employment and all employees for placement, job assignments, transfers, promotions, and any other status change without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, economic circumstances, criminal convictions, or military status.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to:

Linda Pierce, Deputy Director Archaeology Southwest

300 N. Ash Alley Tucson, AZ 85701

lpierce@archaeologysouthwest.org

PaleoWest has several positions open in the Phoenix office. They are looking to fill:

• Principal Investigator
• Project Manager
• Field Director
• Field Technician

Apply online at https://www.paleowest.com/careers/

The Center for Digital Antiquity (CDA) at Arizona State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an anticipated 18-month appointment. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, fiscal-year appointment with an anticipated start date in January 2022. In collaboration with CDA researchers, the successful applicant will work on the Comparative Digital Archaeological Studies sponsored by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).  The postdoctoral researcher will work with DPAA materials to explore how the management and organization of archaeological data can enhance the recovery of missing service personnel.  The position will develop and execute a collaborative research project that will increase the applied and scholarly impact of the DPAAs datasets, by leveraging the unique capabilities of tDAR (the Digital Archaeological Record; www.tdar.org). The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to work with the DPAA to create project deliverables and publish the results of this research in appropriate venues. The postdoctoral position is scheduled to be in effect for a total of 18 months given that the candidate has satisfactory performance, there are funds available and based on University needs.  The annual salary for this position is $50,500 per year. The associate does not need to be in residence in Tempe, Arizona during the appointment, but is preferred.

As currently conceived, the project will develop computation models to assess landscapes in regions of interest by aggregating existing hard-copy data from DPAA reports, along with freely available spatial gridded environmental data.  Using known recovery locations of missing service personnel contained in existing reports, archaeological data, and a suite of environmental data, the project seeks to understand where other missing service personnel are likely, or not, to be recovered in the future. 

The Center for Digital Antiquity (CDA) at Arizona State University is a multi-institutional organization dedicated to ensuring the long-term preservation of irreplaceable archaeological data and to broadening access to these data. Our mission is to extend our knowledge of the human past and improve the management of our cultural heritage by permanently preserving digital archaeological data and supporting their discovery, access, and reuse. As part of fulfilling these goals, CDA oversees the use, development, and maintenance of the Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR), an international repository for the digital records of archaeological investigations, organizations, projects, and research. One of CDA’s key objectives is to foster the use of tDAR and ensure its financial, technical, and professional sustainability. Use of tDAR has the potential to transform archaeological research by providing direct access to digital data from current and historic investigations along with powerful tools to analyze and reuse it.

Job duties will include:

• Organizing hard-copy reports for scanning at DPAA facilities
• Processing digital documents and metadata in tDAR
• Data mining using conventional or Natural Language Processing techniques
• Building datasets for use in GIS
• Preparation of reports and manuscripts
• Other duties as assigned

Initial deadline for complete applications is December 31, 2021; if not filled, review of complete applications will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

Information about SHESC can be found at http://shesc.asu.edu. Information about tDAR can be found at  www.tdar.org.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology or a related field in hand by the time of appointment. Additional desired qualifications include knowledge of and experience with archaeological data and materials, GIS, Natural Language Processing, and a strong record of collaborative research and outreach activities.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit application materials electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/99889.  Required materials include: 1) a cover letter outlining qualifications; 2) a 2-3 page statement outlining proposed research, as specified above 3) a current curriculum vitae, 4) a statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellent, and 5) contact information for three references.  General questions about this initiative should be directed to Dr. Christopher Nicholson (Christopher.M.Nicholson@asu.edu).

Anthropology Collections Archivist

Rec No. 73600BR; Campus: Tempe; Full Time - $41,600 per year

Job Description

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University seeks to hire a qualified Anthropological Collections Archivist to manage archival materials housed in the Center for Archaeology and Society Repository. Duties include the development of standards, policies, and procedures for the arrangement, tracking, description, and preservation of archival materials to ensure their proper care, access, and use in perpetuity. Anthropological collections housed at the Repository include materials collected by faculty of the former Department of Anthropology, materials donated to the Repository by private individuals, and materials collected during Federally sponsored cultural resource management projects. Associated archival materials are therefore an important resource for collection management, research, and ongoing Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) processes.

Essential Duties

• Works with the Curator of Collections to develop and implement archival standards, policies, and practices
• Participates in the processing, arrangement, inventorying, preservation, and rehousing of archival materials
• Creates preliminary inventory of archival material and descriptive text for the collections database and other finding aides
• Works with other collections staff to develop data management procedures for archival materials
• Accessions newly acquired and existing archival materials
• Creates and enters accession records to ensure timely and accurate recording of items
• Evaluates physical condition of archival materials during processing and works with the Curator of Collections and Collections Manager to create plans for appropriate handling, housing, and/or conservation treatments
• Acts as a liaison to file, retrieve, and fulfill requests for items within the archive
• Facilitate access to archives for students, researchers, descendant communities, and other stakeholders
• Participate in the NAGPRA process as needed
• Provide monthly updates of archival activities
• Supervise archival activities of student workers and other staff

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years related library experience, one (1) of which includes archives experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or related library studies
• Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate handling and organization of archival collections including paper documents and photographic materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of the archaeology, history, and ethnography of the American Southwest
• Experience working with archaeological archives
• Supervisory experience with student workers
• Experience in project organization and management
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Experience working independently and collaboratively

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Archaeological Consulting Services (ACS), now a Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc. Company, has been providing cultural resource services in Arizona for 44 years and environmental planning services for 20+ years. ACS, now the Tempe, Arizona office of Commonwealth, is seeking to hire a Field Archaeologist for a one-to-two-week data recovery project beginning December 6 in Florence, AZ. A Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a couple of months of previous field experience, preferably in Arizona, are required.

The duties of this position may regularly require standing, walking or climbing into and out of trenches and excavation units, using hands to manipulate items and to lift or carry them, talking, and hearing. They occasionally require crossing uneven terrain, climbing over fences, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay levels are competitive and commensurate with experience. The benefits that come with this position are one hour of sick leave earned for every 30 hours worked, up to a total of 40 hours per year under the new Arizona state law. Lodging and per diem are provided for the working days. There is the potential for follow-on work.

Apply today! Please follow the directions to apply at: https://www.commonwealthheritagegroup.com/careers/. ACS/Commonwealth does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is open until filled or December 3, 2021, whichever comes first.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff Archaeologist to join us in our Phoenix office. This is an hourly, full-time position. The Assistant Staff Archaeologist will assist with cultural resources management work within the greater Phoenix area and across Arizona. Successful candidates will assist with conducting archaeological fieldwork (including pedestrian survey, site identification, site recording / data collection, monitoring and data recovery excavations) and office-based tasks (preparation of site forms, writing technical reports, occasional lab analysis) to support our Phoenix office. There may also be opportunities to support our other AZ offices as the need arises. 

What you will accomplish

• Conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments including, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and rugged terrain.
• Carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Available for local projects and fieldwork requiring extended travel (staying in a hotel or camping for up to 8 days at a time).
• Accurately identify historic and prehistoric artifacts and features.
• Assist with cultural resource records searches, laboratory analysis tasks, and other office work, as needed.
• Review collected data for QA/QC, and ensure all work is conducted and submitted in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
• Work independently in a responsible manner.
• Work as a productive member of a team and follow the direction of the field supervisor.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including COVID-19 safety protocols

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Completed an archaeology Field School focusing on North American archaeological methods and cultural resources management.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes) and to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with ensuring survey, documentation, and paperwork are complete.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and technical writing.
• Currently reside in Arizona or plans to relocate to Arizona in the immediate future.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working in cultural resource management (CRM).
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• Experience writing technical archaeology reports.
• Knowledge of federal and state preservation laws and regulations including, but not limited to the National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Why Work at SWCA?

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services.  Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we are always learning.  Our employees have the ability to develop and guide  their careers to make them leaders in the industry. Our Career Landscape is a unique and interactive program that  allows you to develop professionally and chart your career path for a rewarding career at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA will be a great fit for you!  

https://careers-swca.icims.com/jobs/11606/assistant-staff-archaeologist/job

This position provides assistance to the Sustainability and Conservation Director, Cultural Resources Manager, Cultural Resource Program Manager, other County departments as appropriate, and the private sector and involves program-related community relations activities. This position requires professional and highly specialized historic preservation knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with County, state, and federal historic preservation laws and policies. Most work is in an office setting, but some fieldwork is required.

Under general supervision of the Cultural Resources Manager, performs various professional planning, review, and management tasks related to cultural resources management and historic preservation, with an emphasis on compliance reviews and the identification, evaluation and documentation of historic resources. Coordinates, monitors, and participates in administrative and operational activities associated with the Cultural Resources Compliance Program within Pima County working within the Office of Sustainability and Conservation, with Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation Division staff.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
 
Please note: For new hires (and promoted employees) hired the applicant must have a full set of COVID-19 vaccines, by the effective date of hire. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation – accommodation forms are located on-line. 

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
 
Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering activities of the Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation Division within the Pima County Office of Sustainability and Conservation. Typical job duties are likely to include, but are not limited to:

1) review of County public improvement project plans for potential impacts to cultural resources with an emphasis on historic districts, buildings, and structures;

2) review of private sector land-use and development plans, rezonings, specific plans, and grading applications for potential impacts to cultural resources with an emphasis on historic districts, buildings, and structures;

3) review of County historic landmark designation applications, assist with historic zone overlay updates, and assist in coordinating reviews with the Pima County Historical Commission;

4) review and comment on consultant reports concerning historic resources inventory, assessment, determination of effect, and treatments;

5) federal and state tax incentive programs, HUD historic preservation compliance for federal grant programs;

6) conduct independent research and prepare reports on historic sites, buildings, and structures as appropriate;

7) updating project records to division databases and preparation of reports and necessary correspondence;

8) consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office and other agencies as appropriate;

9) cultural resources project and contract oversight, preparation of scopes of work, schedules, and budget estimates;

10) liaison with other County departments, the public, other local governments, regulatory agencies, and tribal governments, as necessary; and;

11) write and submit grant applications and prepare/review proposals;

12) other duties as assigned.

• Coordinates, supervises and participates in the activities of a specialized program;
• Provides support and participates in the daily activities essential to the completion of program objectives;
• Coordinates program activities with other departments, governmental agencies and the public;
• Meets with representatives of other departments, governmental agencies and the public to resolve program-related problems, address issues and discuss program goals and objectives;
• Provides internal services support for the program by coordinating activities with such departments as Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Budget, Finance, Purchasing, etc.;
• Develops or participates in the development of program goals and objectives and program budgets;
• Researches, analyzes and reports on program activities;
• May coordinate and/or supervise daily staff activities including those of other Program Coordinators;
• May perform required managerial functions in the absence of management;
• May perform public relations activities by speaking, giving demonstrations and coordinating publicity campaigns with the media.

 
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
 
Knowledge of:

• practices of program coordination and administration;
• principles and practices of budgeting, accounting and financial management;
• principles and practices of effective supervision;
• practices and procedures for providing internal services.

 
Skill in:

• developing program goals and objectives;
• expressing, explaining and interpreting program policies and practices to the public;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• supervising, training and evaluating support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:        
 
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in historic preservation planning, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, public history, public archaeology, cultural resources management, or related field and two years of experience coordinating, monitoring and/or managing historic preservation planning, documentation, and construction projects, and two years of experience in the coordination of historic preservation programs and historic rehabilitation projects.
 
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
 

1. At least two (2) years experience coordinating, implementing, and/or managing historic preservation planning, documentation, restoration and adaptive reuse projects, and other cultural resource management projects.
2. At least two (2) years experience in the coordination and implementation of historic preservation programs.
3. At least two (2) years of experience creating written and oral communications, such as technical reports, publications, and presentations related to historic preservation.
4. At least two (2) years of experience with historic resource documentation, evaluation, and mitigation.
5. At least two (2) years of experience storing, manipulating, and analyzing geospatial data in ArcGIS platform and analytical data derived from databases.
6. A graduate degree (MA, MS, PhD) in preservation planning, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, public history, public archaeology, cultural resources management, or closely related field. 

*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  
Applicants must submit a letter of interest including why they want to work for local government and a CV/Resume that highlights relevant experience (i.e., reports, papers).  

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/Pima-County-Government/Job/Program-Coordinator/-in-Tucson,AZ?jid=7d82da6fc66f88cb

Job Summary:

This new position incorporates work that is being completed by a supplemental employee who is the HPT Portal Administrator and also fulfills a gap in our environmental compliance fo State funded projects. Under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating with new and existing HPT Portal users, acting as a liaison between various ADOT departments, and consulting with state, federal, and Native American communities. Additionally, this position will manage the State Act PA and complete all consultation associated with these state funded projects.

Job Duties:

Manage Portal accounts of highly sensitive agency data, update contacts in the Portal including attaining security clearances, partners with FHWA on agency contact list, differentiates data sets to determine appropriate information for Portal Database, coordinates with the Arizona State Museum's AZSITE on data information transfer of ADOT highway system, and collaborates with ITG to improve the Portal mapping application

Interprets and applies applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures in consultation and liaison with other state and federal agencies, local governments, and Tribes on cultural resources and historic preservation issues related to maintenance work orders, disposals, material sources, and encroachment permits.

Evaluates legacy cultural resources reports to ensure they still meet current archaeological standards, reviews and approves new cultural resources survey, monitoring, testing/data recovery reports to ensure that the work meets ASM and SHPO requirements. Drafts clear, concise consultation documents for project requirements and State Historic Preservation Act specifications. Determines whether consultation letters or memos are the appropriate form of documentation for the particular project.

Identifies and flags Archaeological sites for avoidance as needed for maintenance projects, assess archaeological sites using professional discretion and independent judgement for National Register of Historic Places eligibility, if previously unclear, Organize field visits with Tribes for Material Source projects

Responsible for independent decision-making implementing the PA between Arizona SHPO and ADOT, prepares quarterly batch reports and yearly reporting, interprets and evaluates conditions of PA stipulations and makes recommendations to management on whether current stipulations may need to be modified

Schedule and conduct travel, possible overnight Travel and lodging along with Driving a state vehicle in the course and scope of duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
State, Federal, Tribal, local agency environmental policies, procedures, statutes and regulations to effectively manage and facilitate cultural resources clearances/projects

Arizona State Historic Preservation Act, knowledge of the principles of historic preservation, archaeological methods, tribal consultation, and Arizona history and prehistory

Implements State Act consultation

Organizes project data with background information to determine whether additional cultural work is needed

Resolves problems with consulting parties and districts with minimal supervision

Skills In:
Verbal and written communication and collaboration to interact daily with ADOT personnel, outside agency personnel tribes, consultants, and the public; acts as a trusted source of guidance on environmental statutes regarding cultural resources

Project management to facilitate completion of projects on tight and often changing schedules, skills in phone and email usage

Address archaeological data recovery situations. Demonstrated analysis ability, basic computer skills, multi-tasking, use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positions System (GPS), are desired, but not required

Ability to:
Resolve conflicts when divergent points of view are involved

Resolves problems with consulting parties and districts with minimal supervision Organize project data to determine whether additional cultural work is needed

Partner with SHPO on complex issues and ability to insure proper contact lists are in order

Act as a liaison with AZSITE and ITG regarding critical data, mapping, resources including collaborate with ITG to insure the EPG Portal is reliable and sustainable

Demonstrated analysis ability and multi-tasking experience along with experienced use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positions Systems

Selective Preference(s):

Project Director for archaeological investigations (per AAA), experience in the assessment of historic buildings and structures, understanding of GIS databases and mapping application

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Valid Motor Vehicle drivers license

Master's degree or above in archaeology/anthropology/history or related field.

Meets the Professional Qualification Standards established by the Secretary of Interior (SOI) {48 FR 44716, Sept 1983, as updated} Meets qualifications to be listed as a Project Director on the Arizona Antiquities Act Permit as outlined in the Arizona Antiquities Act Policy Number 68-202(c)(1) (e)(l-4); ARS 41-841 et seq.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required

Contact Us:

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/environmental-science-specialist-phoenix-arizona-united-states

Curatorial Specialist

Rec. No. 72913BR

Campus: Tempe

Curatorial/Museum Spec

Close Date	Department Name
November 3, 2021	SHESC
Full-Time/Part-Time	Salary Range
Full-Time	$42,889 per year
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Job Description

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University seeks to hire a qualified Curatorial Specialist to assist the Collections Manager in the Center for Archaeology and Society Repository. Duties include the review of records, summarization of collections recovery context and curation history, updating of collections information and inventories, assessment and enhancement of collections conditions, and the supervision of student interns and employees. Archaeological collections house at the Repository include materials collected by faculty of the former Department of Anthropology, materials donated to the Repository by private individuals, and materials collected during Federally sponsored cultural resource management projects. Repository collections include over 350,000 catalog numbers of Native American archaeological and ethnographic objects, primarily from Arizona.

Essential Duties

• Assist with the inventorying, documentation, organization, and rehousing of Repository collections
• Participate in the preparation of summary documentation and reports for collections detailing recovery information and curation history
• Assist with the updating of information in Repository collection management software
• Assist with the evaluation and documentation of the conditions of collections
• Participate in the monitoring and reporting of environmental conditions and pests within Repository spaces
• Assist with facilitating access to collections for students, researchers, descendant communities, and other stakeholders
• Participate in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) process as needed
• Move and transport materials and objects that could weight up to 50 pounds, including the storage of items at heights that require the use of a ladder
• Preform duties in both climate-controlled and external spaces

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Art, or related field AND one year of museum curatorial and/or registration experience; OR, five years museum curatorial and/or registration experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with anthropological collections (3 years)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the archaeology and material culture, history, and ethnography of the American Southwest
• Evidence of a Master’s degree in Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, or focused museum studies
• Demonstrated knowledge with appropriate handling of curated archaeological collections
• Supervisory experience with student workers
• Experience in using organizational and project management skills
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team

Position:

Department of Anthropology

Assistant Professor of Archaeology, with priority given to candidates with expertise in Environmental Archaeology

Starting Date:

August, 2022

Minimum Qualifications:

1)  An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Anthropology or other closely-related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing the completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. The doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (August 18, 2022)

2)  Evidence of scholarly potential, including but not limited to publications, conference presentations, and funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1)      Evidence of research experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental archaeology, zooarchaeology, CRM, archaeobotany, ethnobotany, landscape archaeology, and geoarchaeology.

• 2)   Evidence of effective teaching or potential for effective teaching.

• 3)   Demonstrated potential to work with and mentor a diverse student population.

• 4)   Demonstrated experience in the field and potential to develop fieldwork, research projects, or community projects with students.

• 5)   Regional area of focus is open, but preference will be given to those with experience working in the Great Basin, California, and/or the Southwest.

Duties: 

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community.  These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

The successful candidate will teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate as well as graduate courses and will participate in the curriculum development process. Commitment to excellence in all aspects of undergraduate teaching and mentorship is essential, as is a passion for working with students, both in and beyond the classroom. The successful candidate is also expected to maintain an active field and laboratory research program; involve and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities; publish in peer-reviewed journals; actively pursue grants; and engage in university, professional, and community service.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary:

Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University:   

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.  We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations.  The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation.  As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. 

The Department:

Anthropology is one of 12 departments within the College of Natural and Social Sciences, which supports academic programs for approximately 7,000 students. The Department of Anthropology currently has about 150 students in the Bachelor of Arts program and 50 in the Master of Arts program. Areas of faculty research in the department include Mesoamerican archaeology, California archaeology, Irish archaeology, bioarchaeology, linguistic anthropology including language documentation and revitalization of Oaxacan languages in Oaxaca and in the diaspora, applied anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology, including several faculty who focus on mobility and migration.

Required Documentation:

Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair at the email address below:

1) A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. The cover letter should include a teaching philosophy and statement of research interests.

2) A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.

3) A curriculum vitae.

4) A list of three professional references.

5) A University Application for Employment Form (www.calstatela.edu/academic/position).

Finalists will be required to submit:

Official transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

Application:

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Email all application materials in a single PDF to Ms. Maricela Godinez (mgodin18@calstatela.edu) with “Archaeology Tenure-Track Application” in the subject line.

Questions may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Aaron Huey Sonnenschein (asonnen@calstatela.edu).

Note: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.  Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to OfficeHRM@calstatela.edu.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.