Director, Center Archaeological Investigations

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Director of the Center for Archaeological Investigations (CAI) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale provides overall leadership for a major research unit focused on cultural resource management. The Director serves as PI on externally funded CRM and research contracts, overseeing fiscal matters and compliance, and driving new contracts, partnerships, and funding streams.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with emphasis on strategic growth and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology with specialization in Bioarchaeology/Archaeology or closely related field.
• At least ten years of professional CRM archaeology experience, including five years as a Principal Investigator on federal/state projects.
• Experience securing external funding and managing archaeological curation per NAGPRA and 36 CFR Part 79.

Responsabilités

• Lead CAI as PI on CRM contracts and research projects.
• Oversee fiscal matters, compliance, and external partnerships.
• Direct CAI operations, staffing, and student training.
• Ensure timely reports, ethical stewardship, and client relations.
• Represent the University and CAI at professional meetings and events.

Connaissances

Leadership

Grants management

Project supervision

Mentoring

Formation

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Description du poste

Description

The Director of the Center for Archaeological Investigations (CAI)provides overall leadership for one of Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale’s most productive and externally visible research units.The CAI is a cultural resource management–focused research centerconducting archaeological work, curation, and compliance reportingacross the Midwest and Southeast United States. The Directorserves as the Principal Investigator (PI) on most externally fundedCRM and research projects, oversees all fiscal and compliancematters, and provides strategic leadership in developing newcontracts, partnerships, and funding streams.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The Director manages all phases of cultural resource managementprojects, from proposal development through fieldwork, analysis,and reporting. This includes serving as PI on federal, state, andprivate CRM contracts and ensuring compliance with Section 106,NEPA, NAGPRA, and 36 CFR Part 79. The position develops andmaintains relationships with clients such as the U.S. ForestService, National ParkService, Illinois Department of NaturalResources, and private industry partners. The Director leadsmulti-year partnerships that integrate compliance archaeology withacademic research and student training and ensures timelypreparation of technical reports and deliverables.

The Director oversees an externally funded portfolio that typicallyexceeds one million dollars annually and serves as fiscal officerfor all Center accounts, including state, grant, and foundationfunds. The position manages federal cost-share obligations,including use of the Director’s salary as the institutional match,and plans for sustainable growth by expanding CAI’s client base andexternal funding opportunities.

The Director supervises six full-time professional staff, twograduate assistants, four temporary employees, undergraduatestudent workers, and four interns. The position provides leadershipand professional development for staff and mentoring for studentsinvolved in applied archaeology and compliance projects.

The Director oversees management of CAI’s federally compliantcuration repository, which houses more than 9,100 boxes ofartifacts and 850 linear feet of documentation. The positionensures all curation operations meet 36 CFR Part 79 and NAGPRArequirements, coordinates consultation and repatriation throughSIU’s NAGPRA Program, and ensures ethical and legal stewardship ofhuman remains and cultural items.

The Director maintains active research and publication in thearchaeology of the Midwest and Southern United States,particularly Illinois and adjacent regions. The position serves asa regional expert and contact for federal, state, tribal, and localagencies on archaeological and cultural resource issues andrepresents the University and CAI at professional meetings,conferences, and public events. The Director also supports academiccollaboration and outreach programs that provide experientiallearning opportunities preparing students for careers in culturalresource management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

The Director must hold a Ph.D. inAnthropology with a specialization in Bioarchaeology, Archaeology,or a closely related field and have at least ten years ofprofessional experience in Cultural Resource Managementarchaeology, including a minimum of five years as a PrincipalInvestigator on federal or state projects. The successful candidatewill demonstrate a strong record of securing and managing externalresearch funding, eligibility for Principal Investigator statusunder SIU’s OSPA policy, and experience managing archaeologicalcuration repositories in compliance with NAGPRA and 36 CFR Part 79.Familiarity with the archaeology of Illinois, the Midwest, and theSoutheastern United States is essential, as is experiencesupervising teams, mentoring students, and serving on graduatecommittees.

Required Documents:

Please submit a letter of application ,CV, transcripts, evidence of professional qualifications andexperiences, evidence of success in securing external fundingand/or external contracts, and three professional references.Letters of recommendation and additional application materials maybe requested at a later stage of the search process.

Contact:

Ulrich Reichard, [e-mail]