Archaeologist I: Field Excavation & Artifact Care

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Center for Archaeology Studies is hiring an Archaeologist I to conduct fieldwork, survey sites, and document findings. You will prepare artifacts for display and perform basic analysis in a lab setting on the Mobile campus.

This full-time position typically runs 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Conducts archaeological fieldwork to excavate artifacts using hand tools or with the assistance of power tools.
• 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.
• Performs basic laboratory and artifact analysis.
• Writes archaeological reports of findings.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Archaeology fieldwork

Artifact conservation

Data recording

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in anthropology or related field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mapping equipment

Photography of sites

Job description

The University of South Alabama’s Center for Archaeology Studies is hiring an Archaeologist I to conduct fieldwork, survey sites, and document findings. You will prepare artifacts for display and perform basic analysis in a lab setting on the Mobile campus.

This full-time position typically runs 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or related field is required.