10/07/2024
Job Opportunity for the Center for Archaeological Research Director position:
The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a dynamic leader with an innovative vision for a 21st-century, university-based contract archaeology facility to serve as Director of the Center for Archaeological Research (CAR). Established in 1974, CAR is an active archaeological contract facility, a state-accredited collections repository, a research unit with close ties to the Department of Anthropology, and a liaison with the local community in matters of cultural heritage (http://car.utsa.edu/index.html). CAR’s staff of 21 employees work at the University’s Main Campus in a facility with 12,500 square feet of lab, office, classroom, and curation space. CAR secures more than one million dollars in contracts annually and curates over 15 million items from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and historic periods.
The new director will oversee CAR’s successful role as a contract archaeology provider and curation facility. They will partner with the Department of Anthropology to provide training and research opportunities for UTSA’s undergraduate and graduate students, including those in the Anthropology PhD program, which emphasizes anthropology’s broad engagement with environmental issues. The Director will be appointed within the Professor of Practice title series in the Department of Anthropology, a title that would allow them to contribute to teaching, student training, and serving on graduate student committees if they wish. Finally, they will further the Center’s community collaborations and commitment to public education.
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related field from an accredited institution.
Seven (7) years of experience in cultural resource management or heritage administration.
Experience in all phases of CRM, including bidding and contract acquisition, project design and implementation, personnel and budget management, and report writing.
Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
Demonstrate independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a related field from an accredited institution.
An innovative vision for a 21st-century, university-based contract archaeology facility.
Strong executive skills and leadership experience.
Exceptional interpersonal skills that enable them to work effectively with various office personnel, academic units, university administration, government agencies, and external constituencies.
Record of scholarship and research.
Willingness to pursue research in Texas and adjacent regions, (Texas experience preferred).
To Apply:
https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psc/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=12457&PostingSeq=1
