MVAC Archaeology Technician

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions

Excellent flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Vested retirement benefits after 5 years

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking an MVAC Archaeology Technician. This role involves assisting in archaeological surveys and excavations as well as processing artifacts. Applicants should have completed a formal archaeology field school and possess the physical ability to perform field work. The position offers paid vacation, flexible health insurance, and other competitive benefits.

Join an active team dedicated to preserving history while contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Have taken a formal archaeology field school and have additional field experience.
• All the physical demands necessary to be able to complete archaeology field work.
• Travel and overnights on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Assist MVAC staff in conducting archaeological surveys and excavations.
• Process artifacts in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Archaeological field experience

Field school training

Physical demands for field work

Travel capacity

Job description

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Position Title

MVAC Archaeology Technician

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Archaeology Lab Technician

Job Duties

If hired from this pool, the archaeology technician will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. This position consists of assisting MVAC staff members in conducting archaeological surveys and excavations in the field and processing the artifacts in the laboratory.

95% – Archaeology field experience conducting surveys and excavations and processing the artifacts.

5% – Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As a staff member in CASSH, you will join colleagues who share a deep commitment to student success.

Department

Archaeology & Anthropology

Required Qualifications

• Have taken a formal archaeology field school and have additional field experience.
• All the physical demands necessary to be able to complete archaeology field work.
• Travel and overnights on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience as archaeology field crew supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Contact Information

Katherine Stevenson ([e-mail])

Equal Opportunity Employer

UWL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.