Associate Director for Research, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Champaign (Closes 5/10/16)

About the role

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS), Prairie Research Institute (PRI), University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, seeks an Associate Director for Research to oversee archaeological research projects, manage personnel and budgets, and advise on research policies.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and manage externally-funded archaeological research projects
• Manage personnel, budgets, policy, and administration for archaeological research projects
• Provide advice and guidance on archaeological research projects
• Seek external funding to promote ISAS and PRI research agendas
• Coordinate and facilitate organizational, financial, programming, and physical planning of archaeological research projects
• Ensure required reports are completed professionally and on time
• Assume primary responsibility for Survey operations in the Director's absence

Requirements

• Ph.D. in anthropology, archaeology or a closely related field
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in archaeological research
• Relevant field experience in transportation archaeology
• Basic familiarity with Federal and Illinois historic and burial laws
• Administrative experience in personnel, facilities, and budget management
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale research projects and bring them to closure in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding
• Strong record of professional publication
• Demonstrated archaeological excavation and analysis experience in Illinois archaeological sites
• Familiarity with computer word processing, graphic, and database programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of scientific and technical aspects of Eastern Woodlands archaeology
• Experience in personnel, facilities, and budget management
• Ability to manage large-scale research projects
• Ability to bring projects to closure in a timely and competent manner
• Ability to obtain external funding
• Professional publication record
• Experience in archaeological excavation and analysis in Illinois archaeological sites
• Familiarity with computer word processing, graphic, and database programs

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with funding agencies, government agencies, the University, and the public

Benefits

• Salary is negotiable based on experience
• Position is quarter-time but may become full-time at a future date

Pay

• Salary is negotiable based on experience

Schedule

• This is a quarter-time Academic Professional position