I have been asked to post the following Position Announcement on behalf of
the Louisiana Division of Archaeology:


Position: Louisiana State Archaeologist
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism seeks an
archaeologist to serve as State Archaeologist and Director of the Division
of Archaeology. Responsibilities: direct statewide program of
archaeological resource identification, documentation, and education;
develop plans and policies; manage personnel including division staff and
archaeologists at regional offices; review, comment, and develop agreements
related to Section 106 reviews; advise university, state, and federal
archaeologists on laws, regulations, and policies governing archaeological
investigations; and expand the archaeological outreach and education
programs. Qualifications: Ph.D., in anthropology; four years of
professional level experience in New World archaeological research,
administration or management; demonstrated ability to solve complex
problems; and a record of high professional ethics. The Office of the
Lieutenant Governor/Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism operates
under a continuous and affirmative concept of equal employment opportunity
for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex,
national origin or ancestry, marital status, physical or mental impairment,
veteran status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factor. All persons
are recruited, selected, placed, compensated, and otherwise treated during
employment without regard to non-job-related factors. Application
information can be obtained by contacting
Mr. Robert Collins
Office of Cultural Development
PO Box 44247
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Phone: (225) 342-8200
E-mail: [log in to unmask]


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Rob Mann, Ph.D.
Southeast Regional Archaeologist
Museum of Natural Science
119 Foster Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
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225.578.6739