Repatriation Coordinator and Curator of Native American Cultures

Under the general direction of the Museum's Director, and with guidance from UCLA's Chancellor's Designee on Repatriation the NAGPRA Repatriation Coordinator and Curator of Native American Cultures serves as the campus's designated authority under the University of California Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy ("UC Policy"). Develops tribal relationships that acknowledge and respect a Tribe's sovereignty, cultural protocols, and cultural and religious practices and knowledge. Works across campus departments to achieve the university's goals around the timely and respectful return of Native American ancestors and cultural items. Ensures the university is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA and the UC Policy. In addition, the position manages and organizes the Fowler Museum's Native American collections and associated documentation. Contributes to the development of exhibitions related to Native American cultures. Seeks grant funds to support repatriation and collaborative community projects. Supervises the Archeological Collections Manager (who supervises a repatriation team including two leads, student employees, and interns) an archivist, and others needed to meet compliance requirements.

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Repatriation Coordinator and Curator of Native American Cultures- UCLA Fowler Museum

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Ball State University is hiring a NAGPRA Specialist. For more information see    Ball State NAGPRA Specialist

The WI SHPO has opened a job call for the position of State Archaeologist. The job posting can be found at the following link:

Careers (wi.gov)

All materials must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs, and must be submitted by 11:59pm (CST) on 24 July 2023.

The University NAGPRA Specialist will manage the development and implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act compliance and repatriation program for Western Kentucky University, including the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology and the Kentucky Museum. The Specialist will represent WKU as the primary contact for the NAGPRA program and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations for NAGPRA-eligible collections curated by the University. This is 12-month, full-time, on-campus staff position with benefits. The position is currently being filled as a temporary one-year position; however, it has the potential for renewal in future years. Salary range is $41,000 – $50,000.

Learn more about WKU and apply by submitting a cover letter and CV/résumé through the university’s electronic talent management system at https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=162912. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received. The expected start date is on or about July 1, 2023.

ISAS is seeking to hire a Senior Scientific Specialist, Archaeology (up to 2 depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to review, analyze, and manage archaeological and other IDOT cultural resource project data, environmental survey requests, and project notifications for the ISAS Transportation section. Position is based at the ISAS Western Illinois Field Station located in Jacksonville, Illinois.

ISAS-Senior Scientific Specialist

The History Colorado Center in Denver is opening a position for a NAGPRA Collections Specialist. Deadline Jun 11, 2023

NAGPRA Collections Specialist History Colorado

The Archaeological Collections Manager reports to the Director of Collections with a dotted line to the Department of Anthropology. The Collections Manager is responsible for the care, preservation, activation, and documentation of diverse archaeology collections of the MSU Museum in order to advance research, education, exhibitions, and outreach. For more information:

MSU- Archaeological Collections Manager

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a post-doctoral scholar position to serve as Osteologist for NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act). 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 ancestral 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

Interested applicants should apply at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/466170 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The Field Museum has an opening for an Anthropology Collections Assistant. Interested applicants can view details about this position and apply online via this link. 

UC Santa Barbara is currently looking to fill the our Repatriation Coordinator (Project Policy Analyst 5 | 000566) position on campus.

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of UCSB's Chancellor's Designee on repatriation, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Repatriation Coordinator serves as the campus's designated authority under the University of California Policy and Procedures on Curation and Repatriation of Human Remains and Cultural Items. Works across campus departments to achieve the university's goals around the timely and respectful return of Native American ancestors and cultural items. Ensures the university is compliant with all aspects of NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA and the UC Policy. Develops tribal relationships that acknowledge and respect a Tribe's sovereignty, cultural protocols, and cultural and religious practices and knowledge.

Interested parties should visit jobs.ucsb.edu and search for Job Opening #52740. Application review will begin 05/15/2023, this search will be open until filled.