Washington and Lee University
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for the position of Staff Archaeologist/Instructor. The staff archaeologist co-teaches a field methods course with the faculty archaeologist and is responsible for processing and cataloging artifacts, training/supervising student interns and staff, writing site reports/manuscripts, and managing the archaeology budget, equipment, website, and laboratory. The staff archaeologist may also participate in wider campus and community life through involvement with various courses, committees, or organizations. He/she receives support for professional development and participation in academic conferences. This position provides the rare opportunity to combine the work of a staff archaeologist with some teaching responsibilities, and to participate in crafting the W&L archaeology program’s new collaboration with Monticello and involvement with its Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (www.daacs.org).
For this position, a master’s degree in Anthropology or closely related field and archaeological field/laboratory experience are required. Familiarity with historical archaeology, relational databases, and quantitative methods are desired. This is a full-time position with benefits. Washington and Lee is a highly selective, nationally ranked, liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia (www.wlu.edu). Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Alison Bell, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Washington and Lee University, Lexington VA 24450. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by September 15, 2008 will be given full consideration. Please contact Alison Bell at [log in to unmask] or (540)458-8638 with any questions. Fax (540)458-8498. Washington and Lee University is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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