Apologies for cross-posting.

As Director of the Feltville Archaeology Project, I am planning for the
sixth season of field work in the National Register of Historic Places
District of Feltville / Glenside Park in Union County, New Jersey.  One of
the educational components of the project, The Montclair State University
Historical Archaeology Field School, takes place each Summer and is in need
of two new staff members.  Both positions require a minimum of a BA or BS,
solid work ethics, patience, interest, and a very positive and respectful
attitude toward students.  The position of Mapping Instructor will be
filled by a candidate with technical proficiency and experience with the
Total Mapping Station and significant field experience in archaeology.  The
position of Assistant Instructor will require at least two years of
experience in contract or academic archaeology, supervisory experience
preferred.  Further details on the positions are presented below.  Both
positions must be filled by April, 2002, so applications will be accepted
until March 30, 2002 with interviews scheduled until that date.  Apply by
e-mail or post with a cover letter honestly discussing why you are
interested and summarizing the contribution you believe that you will bring
to the project, along with a complete Curriculum Vitae and professional
references.

e-mail:
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post:
Matt Tomaso, Acting Director
Center for Archaeological Studies
Montclair State University
104 Dickson Bldg
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

The MSU Historical Archaeology Field School is advertised at
http://www.chss.montclair.edu/archaeology/NJFS.html

I will be happy to address any questions or concerns you might have about
this e-mail or the projects to which it refers by e-mail or phone.

MAPPING AND SURVEYING INSTRUCTOR

This position will involve instruction of several four student teams in the
use of both Total Mapping Station and manual mapping instruments, including
the transit and Brunton Pocket Transit.  The successful candidate should
have a thorough working knowledge of use of these instruments in intra-site
mapping, confidence in their ability to teach associated techniques, and a
strong desire to teach.  A BA or BS in archaeology, anthropology,
geography, or a related field is required, as is a minimum of two years of
supervisory and/or teaching experience in archaeology, whether in a
contract or academic setting.  An MA or graduate student with experience in
Middle Atlantic historical archaeology will be preferred.  Since the
research tasks the instructor will be responsible for will involve the use
and correction of a pre-established grid system, topographic mapping, and
part-time supervision of test pitting operations all within a confined
wooded area with structural remains, diverse experience, patience and the
ability to smoothly 'shift gears' will be very important to the successful
candidate.  Most of the time, the Mapping Instructor will be working
independently and without assistance, so the abilities to 'keep things
going', 'keep people focused' and to make reasoned decisions with respect
to project goals are all a must. The position requires maintenance of
survey and mapping records and a brief write-up concerning methodology and
research conducted, as well as construction of a detailed and accurate map
of the area.

The period of employment in the field will be five weeks (July 1 - August
2, 2002), 8:30AM to approximately 5PM on weekdays.  Payment will be in the
$2500 - $3000 range and will be partially paid immediately after the field
school, with 1/5th of the payment with-held until the completion of written
assignments (described above).  I make many co-authorship opportunities
available to all of my staff members, and successful members of my research
team are invited back with pay increases every year.  I may be able to
arrange low-cost lodging for a very qualified candidate, but can not
guarantee this.  Ultimately, lodging and all other expenses will be the
responsibility of the employee.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

This position will involve working with me directly and occasionally
working independently, particularly as the field school progresses.  The
successful candidate will be responsible for assisting students as they
learn intensive excavation and testing techniques, documentation,
cataloging, and other phase I and intra-site techniques, in two different
areas of the Historic District and will be directly under my supervision
most of the time.   A good working knowledge of and experience in intensive
excavation is required, as is a BA or BS in archaeology or a related
field.  Two years of experience in contract or academic archaeology are
required.  Preference will be given to candidates with a strong desire to
teach and learn, a solid field CRM background, and a good background in
soils, stratigraphy and sediments from an earth science
perspective.  Experience in Middle Atlantic historical archaeology will
also be a plus, but is not required.

The period of employment in the field will be six weeks (June 24 - August
2, 2002), hours will be flexible during the first week but will be 8:30AM
to approximately 5PM on weekdays during the field school (July 1 - August
2, 2002).  Payment will be in the $2400 - $2700 range and will be paid
immediately after the field school.  I make many co-authorship
opportunities available to all of my staff members, and successful members
of my research team are invited back with pay increases every
year.  Lodging and all other expenses will be the responsibility of the
employee.

Thanks for your interest.


Matthew S. Tomaso, M.A., R.P.A.
Acting Director, Center for Archaeological Studies
Director, Feltville Archaeology Project

(973)655-7990