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Position SummaryThe Department of Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking a Public Archaeology Coordinator for the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Southwest Region.
The Public Archaeology Coordinator raises awareness and a sense of stewardship for archaeological resources. The Coordinator is responsible for organizing public outreach and education, as well as developing opportunities and strategies for engaging diverse publics on archaeological issues. This requires extensive travel within the region of Glades, Hendry, Collier, Charlotte, and Lee Counties (may assist in other counties and regions as needed). In addition, the Coordinator will cultivate collaborative relationships with and assist state and local governments and the Florida Division of Historical Resources within the region.
The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) is dedicated to the protection of cultural resources, both on land and underwater, and to involving the public in the study of their past. Regional centers around Florida serve as clearinghouses for information, institutions for learning and training, and headquarters for public participation in archaeology. FPAN is committed to meeting the needs of all citizens of the State of Florida. FPAN’s Southeast region has been hosted by FAU since 2006.For more information please visit: www.fpan.us.
Summary of Responsibilities Include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Science Communication, or related field; or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Science Communication, or related field and two years of appropriate experience required.
PhD (in a related area) or Master’s degree preferred.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
Must be extremely self-motivated and capable of developing projects and leading them through to completion, but flexible to work with partners with various degrees of funding and technical capacity.
Ability to work remotely. This is a home office based position; however, employee must reside within or a reasonable commuting distance of FAU’s Davie campus and assigned region (Glades, Hendry, Collier, Charlotte, and Lee Counties).
Ability to travel locally to meetings and events (3-5 days per week), to FAU’s Davie campus (approximately 2 times per month); and overnight (approximately 2-5 days a month). A vehicle for work travel will be provided.
Availability to work evenings (approximately 1-2 per week) and weekends (approximately 2 per month).
A valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to conduct fieldwork in South Florida-this includes working in temperatures regularly above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and carrying 50lbs or more of equipment.
Fluency in Spanish or Creole (ideally native-speaker) is preferred.
Applicants who can demonstrate experience working in diversity and inclusion are preferred.
Experience working with or in government policy at the local, state, or federal level is preferred.
Technical capacity for one or more of the following: videography, GIS, scientific diving, coastal restoration, photogrammetry, drone pilot, or similar is preferred.
Salary: $43,000-$47,000
For more information and to apply, visit www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now REQ11285.
Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.
FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.
The FPAN Graduate Assistantship in Public Archaeology is offered to an incoming graduate student in Anthropology or Historical Archaeology at UWF. Support includes tuition during fall and spring semesters (summer support may be available), plus a quarter-time assistantship for the first two years and a half-time assistantship for the third year. During the first two years, the student holding this position will work in the public archaeology program for the FPAN Northwest Region under the supervision of FPAN Associate Director Dr. Della Scott-Ireton. During the third year the student will work directly with FPAN Executive Director Dr. William Lees on a thesis representing a substantive contribution to the field of public archaeology or to public archaeology programming in Northwest Florida.
Students interested in this Graduate Assistantship should be prepared to make a three year commitment to the Florida Public Archaeology Network culminating in preparation of a thesis focusing on public archaeology. For more information contact Dr. William Lees via email: wlees@uwf.edu or phone: 850-595-0050 x101.
To be considered for the UWF Graduate Assistantship in Public Archaeology please submit a Statement of Interest to Dr. William Lees at wlees@uwf.edu that addresses the following:
For more information on the UWF graduate program in Anthropology/Historical Archaeology, visit the Department of Anthropology Graduate Programs page.
All application materials, including the Statement of Interest, are due to the UWF Department of Anthropology by January 15.
