[ShovelBums.Org] Research Station Archeologist, Arkansas Archeological Survey

Company: Arkansas Archeological Survey, University of Arkansas System

Position: Research Station Archeologist, University of Arkansas Monticello

Location: Monticello, Arkansas

This is a full-time 12 month appointment. The person hired will also have a research title in the Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and can chair and serve on graduate committees. There is opportunity for promotion, but Survey positions are not tenured.

The station archeologist will develop an active research program in southeastern Arkansas and will write grants to support the research efforts. The research station archeologist is required to teach two undergraduate anthropology/archeology courses each spring semester and to work closely with the UAM administration and faculty. The station archeologist provides support to the Tunican Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society. Other Society related duties include participating in the annual June training program for amateurs sponsored by the Survey and the Society, and attending the Society’s annual meeting in September. In addition, the station archeologist will provide technical support and advice to federal, state, and local agencies and members of the public as requested. Routine station operations include care of archeological collections from southeastern Arkansas; maintenance of site and project information from the area; recording new sites to the state database; updating existing site files as necessary; and the supervision of one station assistant. The person hired will have a research title in the Department of Anthropology, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and can chair and serve on graduate committees. There is opportunity for promotion, but Survey positions are not tenured. For information on the Arkansas Archeological Survey, visit http://www.arkansasarcheology.org

APhD in anthropology or archeology is required. Publications, fieldwork and research experience in the southeast or mid-south is preferred. Salary depends on qualifications. Starting date is negotiable. Please mail or email a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three references by September 1, 2012 to:

Thomas J. Green

Director, Arkansas Archeological Survey

2475 N. Hatch Ave.

Fayetteville, AR 72704

tgreen@uark.edu

tgreen - at - uark.edu

The University of Arkansas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States and subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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I am jbrando@uark.edu or jcbrandon@saumag.edu

Dr. Jamie C. Brandon
Arkansas Archeological Survey
Southern Arkansas University Research Station &
Research Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
http://projectpast.org/jcbrandon/
http://www.saumag.edu/archeology/
Twitter: @jcbrandon

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