☛ Project Managers (3) | UWM-CRM (More info - Apply by June 17)

☛ Full time archaeological technician for Iowa-based fieldwork | Tallgrass Archaeology, LLC (More info - apply online)

☛ Archaeology Collections Manager | Michigan State University (More info - Apply by May 31)

☛ Archeologist position in Kansas, MO | FEMA (More info - Apply online before May 10th, 2023)

☛ Burial Consultation Coordinator | Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office (More info and Apply Online).

☛ Archaeologist opening with Missouri DOT (Apply online)

☛  Archaeologist/Laboratory Director | Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. (Open until filled)

☛  Field Archaeologists Wanted for Phase III Data Recovery Excavations in Des Moines, Iowa | Wapsi Valley Archaeology (open until filled)

☛ The University of Kansas is looking for an Assistant/Associate Curator of Archaeology AND an Assistant/Associate Professor of Anthropology (PDF Flyer - Apply online - Open until filled)

☛ GS11 archaeologist job opportunity for the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin (view PDF flyer)

☛ The National Parks Foundation Mellow Fellows are now accepting applications for paid Postdoctorate Fellowships (More info) 

☛ Missouri State University is accepting applications for a Research Archaeologist (More info and Apply Online) 

☛ UW-Milwaukee Department of Anthropology is searching for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Great Lakes Archaeology (More info and Apply Online)

☛ The Field Museum is looking for a Assistant or Associate Curator of North American Anthropology and Archaeology (More info and Apply Online)

3 Project Managers | UWM-CRM

The Project Manager/Researcher I will be responsible for oversight of specific projects performed in the field and laboratory. The position will conduct field operations and ensure that work is carried out in a safe and timely manner. The Project Manager/Researcher I will maintain field equipment and supplies as needed. Day-to-day tasks may include conducting phase I archaeological surveys, archaeological site evaluations, directing data recovery investigations, monitoring heavy-machine excavations, total station mapping, supervising crew excavations, training new crew, proofing project documentation, excavation plan and profile drawings, and maps, taking photographs, supervising and participating in the excavation of human skeletal remains, and providing weekly reports and comprehensive and concise project summaries to the UWM-CRM Senior Project Manager and Senior Archaeologist. The Project Manager/Researcher I will also work with the UWM-CRM geospatial team to maintains project specific GIS databases and provides basic GIS training for staff. Laboratory work may include archival and literature research, material culture analyses, recordkeeping, report writing and proofing, and creating report illustrations. 

This position will be based in the UWM-CRM offices on UWM’s campus in Milwaukee, WI. However, the work requires travel throughout the Midwest to direct and/or monitor on-going UWM-CRM projects and produce progress reports for UWM-CRM staff and clients. Fieldwork may be conducted in remote locations under stressful conditions and requires moderate physical fitness.

Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Completed Masters of Arts or Science Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation or related field
  • Meets Secretary of Interior’s Professional Standards for Archaeology
  • Demonstrated experience in analytic skills (lithic analysis, historical archaeology, floral analysis, faunal analysis, ceramic analysis, laboratory management, historic architecture and historic preservation, Human Osteology or related)
  • Demonstrated experience in technical writing
  • Demonstrated experience in CRM project management
  • Meets criteria to be listed on Wisconsin Historical Society of list of Qualified Archaeologist for the excavation of human remains

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to develop projects and direct large field projects
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and GIS software
  • Supervisory experience in cultural resource management
  • Experience and proficiency in report preparation
  • Meets criteria to be listed on Wisconsin Historical Society of list as Skeletal Analyst
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with colleagues and mentoring students with a diverse array of perspectives and backgrounds


Benefits and Total Rewards:

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. 

Yearly Paid Time Off (12-month academic staff, exempt, full-time)

  • Vacation                176 hours (22 days)
  • Personal                36 hours (4.5 days)
  • Holiday                  Nine (9) days
  • Sick Leave              96 hours (12 days)
  • (176 hrs. for the first 18 months, 96 hrs/yr thereafter, accumulates without limit.)
  • Total Yearly Paid Time Off = 47.5 days

Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) 
UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Complete applications should include the following supplementary components:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum vitae
  3. Writing sample
  4. Names and contact information for 3 professional references to collect confidential letters of recommendation through our application system

Application Deadline: 06/17/2023

Application Notes: 

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. A full position description and instructions for applying using the UWM Jobs portal can be found here: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37091

AA/EO Statement: UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please send questions to: Brian Nicholls – nicholls@uwm.edu

Archaeologist opening with Missouri DOT

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has an opening in its Historic Preservation Section for an Archaeologist. Our ideal candidate is someone who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for conducting archaeological investigations, and has demonstrated the ability to:

  • Perform/juggle varied & complex historic  preservation studies to identify historic properties
  • Assess and document the effects of an undertaking upon historic properties
  • Develop measures to mitigate adverse effects to historic properties in compliance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Successfully communicate with coworkers, Federal & State agencies, tribes, communities, and the public

Information about the position (Historic Preservation Specialist Series) and how to apply is at Job openings (mo.gov).

Archaeologist/Laboratory Director | Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc.

Type of Employment: Full Time, Professional
Location: Anamosa, Iowa
Salary: $47,000 - $60,000, plus benefits

Background Information

Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. of Anamosa, Iowa, is accepting applications for an Archaeologist/Laboratory Director to join our research team in Anamosa, Iowa. We are about to launch extensive data recovery excavations in Des Moines, Iowa, as well as major archaeological projects in Minnesota and North Dakota. We seek an individual with strong analysis skills, supervisory skills, writing skills, and knowledge of both precontact and historic-era artifact assemblages.  

The position will involve management of artifact processing and supervision of analysis of large archaeological assemblages, assistance with report preparation, and archaeological fieldwork. 

Candidate Requirements

  • M.A. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.  
  • Experience with archaeological analysis, including artifact analysis of both precontact and historic artifact assemblages, preferably from the upper Midwest and/or Plains regions.   
  • Strong writing skills are desired. 
  • Strong organizational and management skills. Ability to teach and supervise laboratory staff. 
  • Applicants with specialized skills, such as faunal analysis, lithic analysis, ethnobotanical analysis, GIS, etc. are encouraged to apply. 
  • We are looking for a team player who loves archaeology, wants to learn and teach others, and has a strong work ethic. The position will present many opportunities for professional development and growth. 

About Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc.

Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. is a full-service cultural resource services firm based in historic downtown Anamosa, Iowa. We offer the full range of services and professional assistance for all phases of archaeological and historical investigations. Our study range covers portions of the Upper Midwest including Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Our goal is to provide excellence in services to our clients. For more information about us, visit our website at http://wapsivalleyarch.com.

Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, age, creed, physical or mental disability, color, sex, actual or perceived gender orientation/identity, ethnicity, national origin, familial status, or protected veteran status in its employment practices, in the selection and retention of subconsultants, and in its procurement of materials and leases. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, actual or perceived gender orientation, national origin, age, creed, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ancestry, familial status, or protected veteran status, or otherwise as required by law.

How to Apply

Please send your resume/CV and a list of three references to: Employment@wapsivalleyarch.com. Call Nurit Finn at (319) 462-4760 if you have questions or would like more information about the position.

Field Archaeologists Wanted for Phase III Data Recovery Excavations in Des Moines, Iowa | Wapsi Valley Archaeology

(Precontact through Historic Components
April 17 – August 4, 2023

Type of Employment: Full-Time Hourly, Seasonal
Hourly Rates: $20.00-$22.00/hour
Meals Per Diem for Non-Local Staff: $288.00 per week
We will cover lodging expenses; extended stay included if needed
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 10-Hour Days 
Non-salaried staff will receive overtime pay (time and a half) for all hours worked over 40 hours per week

Background Information

Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. of Anamosa, Iowa, is accepting applications for Field Archaeologists to join our team to complete extensive data recovery excavations in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a site of major importance that contains late precontact (Oneota) and pre-settlement and early settlement historic components.

The project will run this spring and summer for approximately 16 weeks beginning April 17, 2023. Some staff members may be retained to assist with laboratory work or other field projects beyond the duration of the excavations.

Candidate Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.  
  • Completion of archaeological field school or equivalent archaeological excavation experience required at minimum. Additional field experience desirable.
  • Experience with both precontact and historic archaeological excavations and artifact assemblages a plus
  • We are looking for motivated staff who love archaeology, want to learn, and have a strong work ethic and a willingness to work in varying field conditions. 

About Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc.

Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. is a full-service cultural resource services firm based in historic downtown Anamosa, Iowa. We offer the full range of services and professional assistance for all phases of archaeological and historical investigations. Our study range covers portions of the Upper Midwest including Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Our goal is to provide excellence in services to our clients. For more information about us, visit our website at http://wapsivalleyarch.com.

Wapsi Valley Archaeology, Inc. does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, age, creed, physical or mental disability, color, sex, actual or perceived gender orientation/identity, ethnicity, national origin, familial status, or protected veteran status in its employment practices, in the selection and retention of subconsultants, and in its procurement of materials and leases. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, actual or perceived gender orientation, age, creed, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or protected veteran status, or otherwise as required by law.

How to Apply

Please send your resume/CV, a list of three references, and the dates you are available to: Employment@wapsivalleyarch.com. Call Michael Finn at (319) 462-4760 if you have questions or would like more information about the project.

 

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