Posting Details
Position Number007886Position TitleArchaeologist I - 007886DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment422020 - Center for Archeological StudiesMinimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in anthropology or directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Archaeology department is seeking to hire an Archaeologist I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for conducting fieldwork to excavate artifacts which includes mapping, surveying, and photographing work sites.
- Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level technical superior or Principal Investigator and is reviewed through observation and for results obtained.
- Conducts fieldwork to excavate artifacts using hand tools or with the assistance of power tools and gps units.
- Maps, surveys, and photographs work sites.
- Prepares detailed data recordings.
- Washes and conserves artifacts.
- Cleans, restores, and preserves artifacts according to accepted chemical and physical techniques and training.
- Restores artifacts by polishing, joining together broken fragments, or other procedures, using hand tools, power tools, and acid, chemical, or electrolytic corrosion-removal baths
- Treats specimens to prevent or minimize deterioration, according to accepted procedures.
- Prepares artifacts for display.
- Ability to drive University vehicles to and from work sites.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date04/10/2024Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
- * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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