FEMA is hiring an SOI Archaeologist for the Chicago Region 5 Office.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in archaeology and the education and experience credentials to submit formal Section 106 consultations to State Historic Preservation Offices. Candidates should also have the education and experience required to gain access to privileged archaeology databases in the Region 5 States. The position is based in Chicago, IL and requires some travel to declared disasters within FEMA Region 5 and occasional travel outside of FEMA Region 5.

FEMA Environmental Protection Specialist

Arizona State University has a position open for a full-time NAGPRA Project Lead. Further info and where to apply can be found below. The posting closes on January 31st, at 3 pm Arizona time.

ASU NAGPRA Project Lead position

Hello, All! Southern Illinois University is hiring a NAGPRA coordinator. Please share this opportunity with any potential candidates. The position will based on the Carbondale Campus in the Center for Archaeological Investigations , but will serve the entire SIU system. Applicants can apply at the link below.

NAGPRA Coordinator- SIUC

CRA’s Indiana office is looking for a Principal Investigator. This is a full-time position. Compensation will be based on experience. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please click the link to start the application process.

CRA - Principal Investigator, Indiana position

History Nebraska’s State Archeology Office is now accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Archeological Technician. The teammate in this position assists with conducting background research; performing archeological field surveys, testing, monitoring, and site evaluations; preparing detailed project maps and technical reports; and undertaking laboratory work including cleaning, cataloging, and analyzing artifacts. We are accepting applications through January 5, 2024. For more information:

History Nebraska’s State Archeology Office- Archaeological Technician

Job Responsibilities

This position is accountable for coordinating compliance procedures for department projects involving cultural resources with special attention to archaeological resources.  To receive federal funding for department projects, cultural resources must be examined in accordance with Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966.  For more information:

IDOT Position - Technical Manager IV- Archaeological Resources Specialist.

NAGPRA Associate Director, Peabody Museum, Harvard University

The Peabody Museum seeks a NAGPRA Associate Director to oversee the efforts associated with ensuring the Museum’s fulfilment of the legal and ethical implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) under the general direction of the NAGPRA Director. The position will supervise the staff and activities of the NAGPRA Office, and work in close collaboration and communication with staff across Peabody departments and Harvard University to achieve the University’s goals around the timely and respectful return of ancestors and cultural items. For more information:

NAGPRA Associate Director, Peabody Museum, Harvard University

The Manager of Repatriation and Ethical Practices builds collaborative relationships with source communities on behalf of Spurlock Museum. They develop and evaluate processes to share or return important cultural items and archives to descendants, source communities, or culture keepers. They collaborate with all Spurlock Museum staff members to advance this reparative work. For more information:

Manager of Repatriation and Ethical Practices - Spurlock Museum

Northern Illinois University's Department of Anthropology is hiring a NAGPRA Assistant. The position is for one year and is funded through a National Park Service Consultation/Documentation grant. Below is the link for the job announcement. Those who have further questions about the job can contact Dr. Leila Porter, Department of Anthropology Chairperson. Her email is lmporter@niu.edu.

NAGPRA Assistant- Northern Illinois University

The School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology invites those with potential for excellence in research and teaching to apply for consideration as an Assistant Professor in Historical Archaeology. This position is a continuing, tenure track, 9-month appointment to start August 16, 2024. Tenure will be housed in the School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology. For more information:

SIUC-Assistant Professor (Historical Archaeology)