Visiting Research Archaeologist, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Central Illinois Office

About the role

The Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS), Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, seeks a Visiting Research Archaeologist for its Central Illinois office located in Champaign, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Research Archaeologist at the Central Office, and other staff in performing archaeological studies for transportation projects.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise archaeological surveys, tests, and excavations.
• Analyze recovered data and prepare archaeological research reports meeting state and federal standards.
• Serve in a leadership capacity, functioning as a project director, site supervisor, or section leader with responsibility for supervision of lower-level professional and technical staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience in conducting archaeological field and laboratory investigations in the Eastern Woodlands cultural area.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and reports in a timely and competent manner.
• Basic familiarity with Eastern Woodlands archaeological cultural history, Illinois archaeological cultural history, and research agendas.
• Familiarity with Federal and State of Illinois historic preservation and burial laws and regulations.
• Effective personal relations, communication, organizational, and leadership skills, and attention to detail.
• A professional demeanor in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities, with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and database programs.
• Prior experience with archaeological excavation and analysis in transportation archaeology preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience with archaeological field and laboratory investigations in the Eastern Woodlands cultural area.
• Ability to complete projects and reports in a timely and competent manner.
• Knowledge of Eastern Woodlands archaeological cultural history, Illinois archaeological cultural history, and research agendas.
• Familiarity with Federal and State of Illinois historic preservation and burial laws and regulations.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and database programs.
• Experience with archaeological excavation and analysis in transportation archaeology.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and database programs.

Benefits

• Full university benefits, including health/dental insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Pay

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Schedule

Proposed starting date is as soon as possible after the closing date.

Contact Information

To ensure full consideration, all requested information must be submitted and your application received, by January 19, 2017.

For further information regarding application procedures, contact Ms. Janice Pankey.

Individuals having questions concerning this position should contact Dr. Robert McCullough.

All candidates must complete an online profile through . Please upload your cover letter, resume detailing your relevant qualifications, and the contact information of three references through this system.