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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
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Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in anthropology, archeology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
Field and research experience in North America east of the Rocky Mountains
Experience teaching at college/university level (TA experience included)
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the archeology of the North American Southeast or Midwest
Experience/success in acquiring external funding in support of research
Experience in public archeology
Experience in working with avocational archeologists, descendant communities, and local, state, and federal agency officials
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Knowledge of North American archeology east of the Rocky Mountains with preferred specialization in the North American Southeast or Midwest
Skill in archeological field and lab methods, preparation of publications and grant proposals, working on collaborative projects involving organizational team members, and completing assignments in a timely manner
Ability to provide teaching and related service to the ARAS research station host institutions; to the Arkansas Archeological Society and interested members of the general public; and to municipal, state, federal agency, and descendant community stakeholders
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive MotionBenefits Eligible:Yes