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University of Arkansas

Archeological Assistant - Parkin Research Station

FULL TIME

September 23, 2024

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Closing Date:
12/16/2024

Type of Position:
Archeologist

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
Arkansas Archeological Survey
The Arkansas Archeological Survey (AAS) is a unit of the University of Arkansas System. Our mission is to study and protect archeological sites in Arkansas, to preserve and manage information and collections from those sites, and to communicate what we learn to the people of Arkansas. Cooperative agreements with seven state university campuses, two state parks, and the UA System's Winthrop Rockefeller Institute enable scholars at ten research stations around the state to carry out this mission. The Survey has been a model for statewide archeological programs in the United States and around the world. AAS web home page:
http://archeology.uark.edu
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Department:
Archeological Survey

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Arkansas Archeological Survey is accepting applications for an Archeological Assistant, a full-time, benefits eligible position located at the Parkin Archeological State park in Parkin, Arkansas, less than 40 miles from Memphis. Duties the Archaeological Assistant include: fieldwork (some requiring in-state travel), collections processing and data analysis, record keeping, supervising volunteers in the laboratory and the field, Research Station upkeep, and interaction with visitors and callers to the Station, all under the direction of the Research Station Archeologist. Opportunities exist for conducting independent research projects as appropriate.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Archeological field experience in North America, east of the Rocky Mountains
  • Archeological lab experience
  • Experience in working with archeological records and collections
Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.A. in Anthropology/Archeology from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Experience with the use of total station for mapping, and proficiency in using Arc GIS software
  • Experience with the archeology of Southeastern North America
  • Experience working with and writing for the public
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
  • Knowledge of the general practice of North American archeology
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications (MS Office, etc.) and field electronics (GPR, Total Stations, etc.)
  • Skill in basic archeological field and lab procedures
  • Ability to work with other staff, avocational archeologists, and the general public
  • Ability to work independently and meet internal deadlines

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
$35,600

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Robert Scott, Research Station Archeologist Parkin, rscott@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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