JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
DIRECTOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY

The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson, announces the search for a 
new Director of Archaeology.  We seek an individual who can provide 
leadership for an established program with a strong emphasis on both 
research and public interpretation.  The overall focus of the position is 
on the management of the 1,120 acre property’s archaeological resources and 
an on-site collection of nearly a million artifacts collected from over 
thirty years of excavation.  The job entails planning and supervision of 
all details of future excavation on site; continued processing, cataloging, 
and research on the archaeological collections; publication and 
presentation of findings and interpretations to the public, and to the 
professional archaeological community; assisting the site’s Executive 
Director in establishing research priorities; and collaboration with other 
staff on research, interpretive programs, exhibits, and fundraising.   

Position responsibilities also include the implementation of The Hermitage 
Archaeology Processing Project as part of a federally funded grant received 
for updating the archaeology lab and processing of our backlog.   The 
director will also select and manage a full-time lab tech as well as the 
summer excavation staff including supervisors, student interns, and 
volunteers.

Qualified candidates will have a PhD in anthropology or archaeology (ABD 
considered), preferably with a focus on American historic sites; three to 
five years supervisory experience in similar settings; experience with 
computer database systems; experience with collections management; and good 
teamwork and interpretive skills.  Candidates must be able to perform the 
heavy physical work of field excavation and must be able and willing to 
work in all weather conditions.  

The position is full-time, permanent, with full benefits, including 
vacation, sick leave, medical/dental/disability, and a 401K retirement 
savings plan.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Send letter of application, resume, writing samples, three references, and 
salary requirements to:  

 Marsha Mullin
 The Hermitage
 4580 Rachel’s Lane
 Hermitage, TN 37076
 Phone:  615-889-2941 x229
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