The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a senior bioarcheologist (osteological specialist) to inventory all human skeletal remains that fall under the purview of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This position will be responsible for performing documentation/analysis on NAGPRA osteology collections as needed, including inventorying, building a biological profile, estimating MNI, and assisting with reburial preparation if needed. Processing and cataloguing of all Native American human remains will be in accordance with policies and procedures established during the consultation processes and respect for and sensitivity to this type of work are imperative.

Apply by 11/02/2023 at

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Archaeologist – Field Director to support our Chicago Cultural Resources Team in the Midwest. This position is a regular, full-time, hourly position and will primarily be field based. Under supervision of Cultural Resources Team Leads and Project Managers, an Assistant Project Archaeologist–Field Director performs field and office tasks while working with and supervising crew members. The applicant can be based anywhere in Illinois (or the Midwest).For more information:

SWCA Assistant Project Archaeologist - Field Director

ISAS is seeking to hire a Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections to assist with the management, inventory, documentation, and care of curated archaeological collections.   Position is based in Champaign, Illinois. For more information:

ISAS Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Collections

ISAS is seeking to hire a Scientific Specialist, Archaeology (up to 3 depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to conduct field archaeological investigations and analysis projects. Position is based at the ISAS ABFS Field Station in Collinsville, Illinois. Here is the application link:

All ISAS position openings

The Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Data Preservation, will work in the central ISAS offices in Champaign, IL. This will be a position in the GIS and Data Stewardship section, largely focused on database development and data management. Here is a link to the application:

ISAS Scientific Specialist, Archaeological Data Preservation

The IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has openings for 3 positions - Curator of Cultural Heritage, Director of Curatorial Affairs, and Senior Registrar. Description of each positions are attached.

Curator of Cultural Heritage JD External Posting.pdf

Director of Curatorial Affiars JD External Posting.pdf

Sr Registrar JD External Posting.pdf

Direct link to postings:

Link to IU Museum positions

The Michigan SHPO pleased to announce that we are hiring a full-time limited term Archaeologist.  Apply at NeoGov: Archaeologist 9-P11 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com), until September 12, 2023.  The position Description can be viewed here: PDReport (state.mi.us).  Contact Sarah Surface-Evans with questions, surfaceevanss1@michigan.gov.

Please see below for a new NAGPRA Compliance Professional position at the University of Georgia to work with Amanda Roberts Thompson and Carey Garland in the university's new NAGPRA program.

https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/338852

Reach out to Amanda at arobthom@uga.edu if you have any questions.

Kansas State University (K-State) is accepting applications for an Archaeologist (Research Assistant) to serve on K-State’s archeology support team at Ft Riley, Kansas.  Primary duties include working with a team of two other archaeologists to perform archaeological surveys, site assessments, and site monitoring; assist with curation, classification, and description of recovered remains; and provide support for writing technical reports. 

This full-time position does not require travel beyond the Ft. Riley workstation, thus, allows a stable home base in the Manhattan-Ft Riley area.  This is also a benefits eligible position including a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. 

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field and have completed a formal archaeological field school or comparable training or experience. Preferred qualifications include having earned a master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related field; 24 months of relevant experience with archaeological field work; experience in CRM, and preferably previous experience with archaeology of the Great Plains, Kansas, or the Flint Hills region.

This position is funded through May 31, 2024.

For more information and to apply: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/515920/research-assistant

Historic Preservation Specialist Position- Kansas Historical Society, SHPO Office. Deadline August 29. For more information

Historic Preservations Specialist- Kansas Historical Society