[nativestudies-l] Job: CT State Archeologist - UConn - deadline 12/31/2013

[Ruth Garby Torres]

Connecticut State Archeologist - Assistant Extension Professor, UConn

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Archaeology Center,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs,
invites applications for a full-time State Archaeologist, as a non-tenure
track faculty Assistant Extension Professor of Anthropology, who will be
responsible for all aspects of the Office of State Archaeology work as
mandated in the Connecticut state statutes, including cultural resource
preservation, field and laboratory methods, research, public education and
administrative services.

 

Responsibilities include: cultural resource management review of economic
development proposals to assist municipal governments; responding to
inquiries for information from resources, land managers and the general
public; providing public education and training; state-wide site visits and
field reviews; salvage archaeological field work and collection of
archaeological materials; technical assistance to law enforcement agencies,
including possible court testimonies; representation of the archaeological
community to the electronic and print media; office management and other
duties as assigned.  The State Archaeologist will assist Museum staff in
planning archaeological exhibits and programs; curate the university's
Anthropological Collections; provide supervision to undergraduate and
graduate students; and provide academic services in areas of expertise to
the Anthropology Department.

 

Minimal Qualifications: 

1.       PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology at time of appointment, and at
least 3 years relevant experience.

2.       Background in Northeast North American Archaeology and have a
working knowledge in Pre- and Post-Contact Archaeology. 

3.       Familiar with archaeological field and laboratory procedures and
methods; should have experience working with artifacts and ethnographic
materials.

4.       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to
interact productively with a diverse group of colleagues; organizational and
time-management skills.

5.       Experience with cultural resource management and demonstrate
knowledge of historic preservation law/legislation at the federal, state and
local levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.       Experience curating anthropological/archaeological collections.

2.       Forensic archaeology background.

3.       Experience working with Native American Tribes.

 

Appointment Terms 

This is full-time 11-month position, with a one-year probationary period.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on
University of Connecticut pay scales. 

 

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae.  Names of three referees
(with email, phone number and mailing address) should be included in the
cover letter.  Address correspondence to Nicholas F. Bellantoni, Chair,
State Archaeologist Search Committee, and include search number 2014301.
Application deadline is December 31, 2013; position starting date is July 1,
2014.

 

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3650 

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