Beloit College seeks a Director of the Logan Museum of Anthropology and Wright Museum of Art to begin July, 2019. The Director is responsible for the administration of the Logan Museum of Anthropology and the Wright Museum of Art and for working with faculty and museum staff to develop exhibits, programs, policies and plans, grant proposals, and manage resources. The Director supervises a small professional staff and reports to the Provost and Dean of the College. This is an twelve-month, full-time, administrative position with an adjunct faculty appointment in a relevant department.

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The Veteran's Curation Program - part of the Army Corps of Engineers- is hiring veterans to help rehabilitate archaeological collections. Please help spread the word

The Chippewa National Forest will soon be seeking a candidate for a temporary (not-to-exceed one year) Archaeologist (GS-0913-9) position in Cass Lake, Minnesota. The Chippewa National Forest is located in the Mississippi River Headwaters Region and has a dynamic cultural history spanning the past 10,000 years. The selected individual will assist the Forest Archaeologist (me) with the management of heritage resources on the Forest.

Respondents will be sent vacancy announcement information when it becomes available. The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity. If you are interested, please respond to this outreach by close of business on August 31, 2018.

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Also, monitor www.USAJobs.gov for this vacancy.

The Field Museum seeks a dynamic leader and researcher with museum experience to serve as Director of its Integrative Research Center and Full Curator.  The Field Museum is one of the world's leading natural history museums with globally important research in Natural History, including Anthropology, Botany, Geology, and Zoology.

The Museum's Integrative Research Center (IRC) is comprised of the curatorial staff, and the Museum's interdisciplinary laboratory facilities including the Pritzker Laboratory for Molecular Systematics and Evolution, an Elemental Analysis Facility, a Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab, and Fossil Preparation Facilities and associated staff.  The Director of the Integrative Research Center will report to the Vice President of Science and Education. For more information, go to: 

https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/careers?hireology_job_id=207329

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is accepting applications for Site Interpretive Coordinator. The job description and application procedures are listed here and can also be found at work.illinois.gov.

Applications should be received by May 4, 2018.

The Field Museum is looking for a Repatriation Specialist. Details about the position and how to apply can be found online here:

https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/careers?hireology_job_id=189598

Historic Materials Analyst
Central Offices
Illinois State Archaeological Survey
Prairie Research Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS), Prairie Research Institute (PRI), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is seeking a Historic Materials Analyst for its Central Offices, located in Champaign, Illinois. This individual will conduct analysis of historic materials from archaeological sites including all aspects of historic sample collection, identification, analysis, archaeological interpretation, and curation.

Associated duties will include the identification and recordation of American and European material remains from archaeological sites, including the quantification of results and preparation of appropriate tables, analysis and interpretation of the archaeological significance of the historic material remains, and the preparation of historic material analysis reports as appropriate.  Work collaboratively in devising and maintaining a standard historic material classification-recording scheme, as well as collaborate with specific researchers in adjusting the scheme to suit their needs. Complete short reports on historic materials, covering all aspects of material culture, feature analysis, site stratigraphy, interpretation, and site significance for sites that do not require formal reports.  Execute holistic spatial analysis incorporating vertical and horizontal distribution of diagnostic historic material artifacts, material and feature clustering, soil deposition and erosion, feature super-positioning, and intra-site artifact mends to delineate site cultural components.  Maintain electronic and handwritten historic material laboratory databases, including but not limited to a historic material lab project-tracking database, a material comparative collection database, an artifact type comparative collection database, and individual site assemblage historic material analysis data.  Perform reviews of the material assemblages and offer recommendations for all of the historic sites encountered during the surveys conducted by the Central Illinois Field Station (CIFS).  This review includes checking material identifications, assigning date range estimates for the site components, checking site locations against historic maps and other resources, and make recommendations for National Register of Historic Places eligibility.  Track samples through the analytic process by inventorying the movement of samples through the laboratory, maintaining electronic logs of individual site samples, and ensuring the analyzed samples are curated properly. Analyst coordinates with archaeological assistants to maintain and develop the Surveys historic material comparative collection and relevant reference material in order to facilitate specimen identification and interpretation, within the larger context of historic cultural manifestations recognized in the Eastern United States. Participates in Survey outreach activities for the general public, avocational societies, and school groups and records and maintains artifact data collected from avocational collectors.  Acts as liaison, as appropriate, with other historic material specialists in the region.  Participates in regional conferences and organizations; prepares presentations and articles on research activities and interests.

The successful candidate should have a B.A. in Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related field, plus 3 years’ experience in conducting historic material investigations and analysis of historic sites in the Eastern United States cultural area.  Detailed familiarity with the historical resources of Illinois, temporal and culturally diagnostic historic materials, and production technology and history.  Demonstrated ability to complete historic material projects and reports in a timely and competent manner.  Basic familiarity with all classes of material culture, feature types and functions, and site formation processes is also required. Basic familiarity with computer word processing, graphic and database programs.

This is a full-time Academic Professional position. Salary is negotiable based on experience.  Proposed starting date is as soon as possible after the closing date.  The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

All candidates must complete an online profile which can be found at <http://jobs.illinois.edu>.  Please upload a cover letter, resume detailing your relevant qualifications, and the contact information of three references through this system.  To ensure full consideration your application and supporting documents must be submitted through this online system, and received by April 4, 2018.  For further information regarding application procedures, contact Ms. Janice Pankey, <jpankey@illinois.edu>.  Individuals having questions concerning this position should contact Dr. Robert McCullough, <mccullor@illinois.edu>.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

• Assistant Collections Manager
  
• Collections Assistant
  
• Associate Conservator
• Assistant Conservator
• Conservation Technician 

Commonwealth Heritage Group desires to fill the position of Principal Investigator. The position will be located in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. This senior-level Principal Investigator position that requires supervisory experience in conducting Phase I surveys, Phase II evaluations, and Phase III data recoveries. Additional requirements include, a minimum of five-year practical experience in CRM. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a M.A. in anthropology/archaeology, with a specialization in Midwestern/Great Lakes prehistoric archaeology. 

This position will be responsible for the management of multiple and/or multi-disciplinary CRM projects. This position requires expert knowledge of the Section 106 and NEPA process and the ability to prepare well organized, thorough CRM documents is essential. Experience with multiple market sectors including transportation, energy, and federal land management is preferred. Experience with Trimble GPS equipment and GIS is essential. Areas of analytical expertise are open, but demonstrated ability to conduct artifact analyses and write key sections of reports (methods, results, artifact analyses) is a must. 

Salary range for this position is competitive and dependent on experience with opportunities for advancement and higher salary; we seek a candidate who wishes to grow within the company. Commonwealth offers an excellent range of benefits (health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid leave, etc.). Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send letters of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references with contact information to: 

Andrew J. Weir 

President 

Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc. 

3225 Central Street, Dexter, MI 48130 

ajweir@chg-inc.com 

The Illinois State Historic Preservation Office is looking for an archaeologist for its Review and Compliance Section. Beginning today, the posting will be open for ten days. 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/default.cfm?action=viewjob&JobID=1948943

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