>Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 10:30:47 -0500
>From: Gail Brown <[log in to unmask]>
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>Could you please post the following position announcement that many of
your members may find interesting. Thank you.
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>POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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>DUTIES: The Center for Heritage Resource Studies located in the Department
of Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Faculty
Research Assistant to function as the Center's Assistant Director. This
position is 20 hours per week with funding for up to three years. The
initial appointment is for one year with renewal contingent upon
satisfactory performance.
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>The Center has strong and dynamic programs in public archaeology, heritage
tourism, and resource management, with an emphasis on both cultural and
natural resources. Heritage resource studies is an emerging field and there
is a clear need for research devoted to understanding the cultural
characteristics of heritage and its uses. It is critical that this research
be formulated in such a way that it can be readily applied by those who are
responsible for the management of our historic, cultural and environmental
resources, as well as contribute to an increased public awareness of the
need for responsible heritage development.
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>This position reports to the Director of the Center. The successful
candidate will be responsible for various duties that include 1)
coordinating staff and advisory group meetings; 2) working with the Office
of Continuing Education to develop post-graduate education programs; 3)
assisting with expanding the Center's relationship with public, private,
and international organizations that are dedicated to th study of heritage;
4) disseminating the Center's work (WEB page development, brochures,
e-newsletters, etc.); 5) assisting staff members with proposal preparation.
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>QUALIFICATIONS: Research and writing skills are necessary. For best
consideration, candidates should have applied experience in one of the
fields of heritage studies. A Bachelor's degree is required, Ph.D. is
preferred. If applicant has a Ph.D. they will be hired as a Research
Associate, otherwise they will be hired as a Research Assistant.
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>Salary will be $15/hr and if a COLA is awarded to University employees
during contract period candidate will be eligible to receive it. Employer
will not provide subsidy for health insurance and retirement.
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>TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a vitae and names
of three references by January 20, 2001 to: Search Committee Chair, Center
for Heritage Resource Studies, Department of Anthropology, 1111 Woods Hall,
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7415. The University of
Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AAE.
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