MVAC Archaeology Technician

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an MVAC Archaeology Technician to assist with archaeological surveys and excavations under supervision. The role involves physical demands and field experience, including processing artifacts in a lab setting.

Benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, holidays, sick days, and a competitive retirement plan after five years. Ideal candidates have completed an archaeology field school and possess additional field experience.

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

Skills

Archaeology field experience

Field school completion

Physical stamina for field work

Supervisory experience (preferred)

Job description

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.

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 crewsupervisor.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UW 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.