Archeological Assistant - UAM Research Station
University of Arkansas SystemAbout the role
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Type of Position:
Archeologist
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
Arkansas Archeological SurveyThe Arkansas Archeological Survey (AAS) is a unit of the University of Arkansas System. Our mission is to study and protect archeological sites in Arkansas, to preserve and manage information and collections from those sites, and to communicate what we learn to the people of Arkansas. Cooperative agreements with seven state university campuses, two state parks, and the UA System's Winthrop Rockefeller Institute enable scholars at ten research stations around the state to carry out this mission. The Survey has been a model for statewide archeological programs in the United States and around the world. AAS web home page: http://archeology.uark.edu
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Department:
Archeological Survey
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Summary of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the station archeologist this position will:• Participate in archeological fieldwork (some requiring in-state travel)
• Engage in collections processing and data analysis
• Preserve and organize paper and digital records
• Supervise volunteers in the laboratory and the field
• Interact with visitors and callers to the research station
• Provide educational programming to the public
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Archeological field and lab experience in North America, east of the Rocky Mountains
Experience in working with archeological records and collections
Knowledge of basic office software applications
Preferred qualifications:
A Master's degree in Anthropology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience in Southeastern archeology
Experience working with and writing for the public
Experience working with Indigenous or other descendant communities
Knowledge, Skill
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