Assistant Professor of Maritime Archaeology

https://careers.uwf.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-119750-pensacola-main-campus-florida-united-states

The Department of Anthropology at the University of West Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Maritime Archaeology. This is a strategic hire designed to advance a nationally-recognized maritime archaeology program through forward-looking research that integrates emerging technologies, large and complex datasets, and innovative analytical approaches with strong foundations in anthropological and archaeological theory.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in maritime archaeology and field methods, as well as anthropology courses and courses in their area of expertise. Although the geographical area is open, the successful candidate is expected to complement and expand upon existing teaching and research strengths within the department, and is expected to collaborate with students and faculty across subdisciplines and other departments and academic units across the university.

UWF’s maritime archaeology program is one of a small number of graduate-level programs of its kind in the United States and has a strong reputation for preparing students for careers in cultural resource management, government, and related professional sectors. The program emphasizes applied training in geophysical survey, archaeological field methods, and small vessel operations. Our terminal MA degree includes a rigorous thesis requirement that provides our students with substantial experience in independent research, project development, and professional communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds the highest degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship, and creative projects and/or service and other related activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in Anthropology or related field with experience in maritime archaeology. Demonstrated strength in anthropological and archaeological theory. Broad methodological experience across maritime archaeology, including regulatory compliance, geophysical survey, site assessment, excavation, documentation, and interpretation. Experience with emerging technologies relevant to maritime archaeology. Demonstrated ability or potential to develop an active research program, with record of securing external funding or potential to do so.

Strong commitment to maintain an active program of scholarly research publications. Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential, including ability to supervise student theses. Commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate student populations and fostering a supportive learning environment. Experience with high-impact educational practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Scientific diving experience and familiarity with American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) scientific diving standards. Strong technical proficiency in remote sensing and geophysical survey methods. Experience with small-vessel operations and survey management experience. Professional experience or established connections within Cultural Resource Management (CRM), consulting, government, and/or offshore industry sectors.

Experience with large and complex datasets, advanced computational methods, and/or data-driven approaches in archaeology. Familiarity with forensic maritime archaeology methods

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

  • This position requires a criminal background screening.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  Dependent on course schedule
FTE:  1.0
Preferred Response Date:  10/25/2026

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.

RE-Posted: Maritime Archaeologist Fellow

https://wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&SiteID=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=21809&PostingSeq=1&

The Wisconsin Historical Society is looking to fill a Maritime Archaeologist Fellow position for the length of the grant project, which ends on January 31, 2028. Both diving and non-diving applicants from Wisconsin and outside of Wisconsin are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Maritime Archaeology Program and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute are seeking a graduate-level Maritime Archaeologist to fill a fellowship position. This position works under staff maritime archaeologists and the State Archaeologist in the State Historic Preservation Office to preserve the maritime archaeological legacy of Wisconsin.

The archeologist will work on specific grant-related projects, conducting research and analysis and potentially underwater archaeological fieldwork. The fellowship is part of a two-year grant funded by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute to research and complete a historic context on fireboats in the Great Lakes and study two known fireboat wrecks off Milwaukee, providing analysis of their construction, use, and ties to Wisconsin’s broader maritime cultural past. They will be assigned tasks by the current archaeological staff and will carry them out with the assistance of volunteers and/or other archaeologists. The ideal candidate will have proven writing experience, knowledge of underwater archaeological diving operations, and experience in the use of manual underwater mapping equipment. The applicant is responsible for daily completion of field tasks, project notes and maps, and for basic maintenance of project equipment.

The archaeologist will conduct historical research, write reports based upon archaeological and historical research, and complete other project-related tasks and duties as assigned. The archaeologist will also develop interpretive materials and prepare materials for the program’s websites, public outreach efforts, and PK12 programming. Both diving and non-diving applicants are encouraged to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Complete a Historic Context on fireboats in the Great Lakes and beyond with the assistance of staff maritime archaeologists.
  • Collect archaeological reports and maritime literature on fireboats and fireboat wreck sites throughout the Great Lakes and analyze site notes, drawings, photographs, and historical information for additional interpretation.
  • Write description of the development and use of fireboats throughout the Great Lakes region and place them within a larger historical and cultural context.
  • Compile and sort through historical information pertinent to current grant projects, and synthesize field notes to complete detailed site descriptions.
  • Assist with preparations and field work for field projects.
  • Analyze and synthesize field drawings and field notes after field projects are complete.
  • Respond to written, electronic, and verbal requests for information about archaeological sites from professionals, avocationals, and other members of the public regarding the maritime archaeology of Wisconsin. 
  • Explore various means of publicizing Wisconsin’s coastal heritage, including creating and updating materials for PK-12 educational programming, interactive kiosks, Wisconsinshipwrecks.org, Wisconsin Maritime Trails signage, History Center exhibits, etc. 
  • Provide lectures, presentations, and workshops on Wisconsin’s maritime archeology as requested.

Note:

This position may require significant travel for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings.  These activities usually include some weekend and evening hours. 

Salary Information

Pay range is $25.00 – $27.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 13-04.

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

Job Details

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 40 hours per week. 

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status. 

WHS does not sponsor work visas.  Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within WHS may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree or progress towards a graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field with maritime archaeological field experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to research and report on complex issues.
  • Experience conducting historical research on maritime topics.
  • Experience preparing written material based on archival and archaeological investigations.
  • Experience developing interpretive materials for websites and public programming.
  • Experience working with the public.
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities, exercise independent judgment, and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of general maritime history, nautical terminology, and shipbuilding techniques.
  • Familiarity with the National Register of Historic Places program and structure of National Register nominations.
  • Knowledge of federal and state historic preservation laws relating to maritime archaeological resources.
  • Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to use computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, ArcGIS Pro, etc.
  • Ability to travel, including some overnights and weekends.
  • Possession of a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
  • Ability to operate project vehicles, such as pickup trucks and vans.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. 

Questions can be directed to  dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org  or (608) 264-6670

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Deadline to Apply

Applications are due at 11:59PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Public talk: Shipwrecks, the marine environment and museums

Public talk: Shipwrecks, the marine environment and museums

What if a shipwreck could tell us as much about the ocean today as the people who sailed it centuries ago?

For decades, maritime archaeologists have studied underwater cultural heritage, especially shipwrecks, to learn more about the people of the past and our historic connections to water. More recently, archaeologists and ecologists have begun looking more closely at the environments surrounding these shipwrecks – helping to develop the emerging field of maritime heritage ecology.

As the ocean faces growing pressures from climate change and other environmental threats, this broader understanding is becoming more important than ever. The UN Decade for Ocean Science and Sustainability (2021-2030) is encouraging new approaches to marine research, bringing different fields of study together and placing greater emphasis on ‘ocean literacy‘.

Maritime museums and exhibitions have long told stories of human exploration, trade and life at sea, but the ocean itself has often remained in the background. By combining storytelling around shipwrecks and shipwreck ecology, museums can not only offer a deeper picture of the ocean and its heritage, but also inspire people to care about its future.

About the presenter

Charlotte Jarvis is a maritime historian and archaeologist based at the National Maritime Museum, Netherlands, researching topics from early modern wooden shipbuilding to threats to Ocean Heritage. She holds degrees in maritime archaeology from Texas A&M University and history from Durham University and specialises in bringing archaeological research into the museum’s exhibitions. 

She has research and excavation experience across the Atlantic world and her previous research included alcohol consumption at sea and the archaeological footprint of Dutch bottles on shipwrecks; superstition at sea; women’s work on early modern Dutch shipyards; and marine climate change with an interest in early modern sailors’ beliefs and how we can use history to inform environmental policies. She is part of the Ocean Decade Heritage Network, the Advisory Council for Underwater Archaeology, the International Congress of Maritime Museums, and works with the UNESCO 2001 Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage.

This lecture and curatorial exchange visit is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands

Lecture:

History Beneath the Waters

Thursday, Nov. 5 | 5:30pm

https://cbmm.org/tag/maritime-archaeology

Take a dive into the Chesapeake’s past and discover what lies beneath its waters.

Join CBMM in the Van Lennep Auditorium or virtually on Thursday, Nov. 5, for a Speaker Event featuring maritime historian and underwater archaeologist Donald Grady Shomette, who will explore how five decades of tidewater archaeology have revealed the Bay’s deep and varied history—from prehistoric canoe fleets and War of 1812 shipwrecks to Mallows Bay’s Ghost Fleet and World War II submarines.

This event is generously sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Donald Shomette is an acclaimed maritime historian, marine archaeologist, and author whose work has illuminated the Chesapeake Bay’s submerged cultural heritage for decades. A native of Washington, D.C., and longtime resident of Dunkirk, Maryland, he studied art and art history at Pratt Institute and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Baltimore.

Shomette served for nearly 20 years on the staff of the Library of Congress while directing Nautical Archaeological Associates, Inc., a nonprofit research organization that conducted the first underwater cultural-resource surveys in Maryland, New Jersey, and Arkansas. He later served as CEO of Cultural Resources Management and currently is Honorary President and an Executive Board Member of the 1779 Research Group Ltd. in North Yorkshire, England.

Over an international career spanning the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, Shomette has consulted for government agencies, museums, universities, and nonprofit organizations and conducted marine archaeological work with support from institutions including the National Geographic Society, National Park Service, and U.S. Navy. He is the author of 20 books and a contributor to international encyclopedias, anthologies, and publications including National Geographic, History and Technology, and Sea History. A three time recipient of the John Lyman Book Award and two-time winner of the Marion V. Brewington Book Award, he has also received Maryland’s Calvert Prize for historic preservation. His newest work, “Siege: The Canadian Campaign in the American Revolution, 1775–1776,” is a two-volume history of the first American invasion of Canada.

History Beneath the Waters
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30pm
Location: Van Lennep Auditorium & available virtually
Cost: Suggested ticket price of $8 per participant

Curatorial E – Archaeologist

https://ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=32ab709c7918dd61

Join a prestigious marine heritage project protecting Northern Ireland’s underwater archaeological treasures.

Archaeologist – Marine Historic Environment Project

Location: Portrush Coastal Zone
Contract: Temporary agency assignment – 5 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour
Grade: Curatorial E / Staff Officer equivalent

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Archaeologist to support the delivery of a high-profile project relating to Northern Ireland’s marine historic environment.

Based at the Portrush Coastal Zone, the successful candidate will support the delivery of the Maritime Environment and Fisheries Fund (MEFF) SHIELD Project through research, data gathering, GIS and spatial data analysis, stakeholder engagement and the preparation of project outputs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an archaeology, geography, environmental or marine science graduate with strong GIS skills to contribute to work involving Northern Ireland’s marine cultural heritage.

The Role:

You will contribute to the identification, assessment, management and dissemination of information relating to marine cultural heritage assets.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking desk-based research relating to Northern Ireland’s marine historic environment and cultural heritage assets
  • Compiling, maintaining and analysing datasets, records and project documentation
  • Assisting with the identification, assessment and mapping of marine heritage assets, including wreck sites and submerged archaeological remains
  • Using GIS and spatial information to support project research and analysis
  • Supporting the preparation of reports, briefing papers, guidance documents and other project outputs
  • Liaising with government bodies, academic institutions, heritage organisations and other stakeholders
  • Assisting with stakeholder meetings, workshops and project outreach activities
  • Contributing to the dissemination of project findings through presentations, publications and digital platforms
  • Maintaining accurate project records in accordance with departmental governance and information-management requirements
  • Undertaking other appropriate project-related duties

Essential Requirements:

Applicants must have:

  • An honours degree in Archaeology or a relevant subject, such as Geography, Environmental Science or Marine Science
  • A full driving licence
  • Demonstrable GIS experience, including the ability to manipulate, interpret or analyse spatial datasets

Desirable Experience:

It would be advantageous to have:

  • At least two years’ postgraduate experience working with environmental or heritage datasets using GIS
  • Experience digitising or editing spatial datasets
  • Familiarity with topographic data
  • Exposure to multibeam or other marine remote-sensing data

Additional Information:

The assignment is expected to run from 5 October 2026 until 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment and eligibility checks and obtain the required Basic security clearance.

Travel and subsistence provisions may apply where relevant to the duties of the assignment. Fully remote working is also an option.

How to Apply:

Apply through Indeed with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential qualification and GIS requirements.

JDR Belfast

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Looking for AAUS Scientific Diver Training? Deepwater has the solution!

Customized AAUS Scientific Diver training is now available through Deepwater Conservation Initiative. For programs who want focused instruction, accelerated skill development, and direct mentorship in research‑grade diving, our private courses deliver the highest level of training we offer.

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MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Navy

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/884245400

You will serve as a MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST in the UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY BRANCH OF THE COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

  • You will develop and implement program policies, protocols, and timelines associated with the Sunken Military Craft Act Permitting and Enforcement program to ensure program soundness, coordinating and tasking SME reviews as appropriate.
  • You will collaborate and coordinate with Division and Branch leadership, as well as senior subject matter experts, to brief and keep informed of issues involving sunken military craft management, policy and research.
  • You will provide input and coordination in formulating and recommending general command policies and procedures to accomplish results required by higher authority, as well as cultivate external partnerships.
  • You will be responsible for supporting the management of daily operations of the Underwater Archaeology Branch, to include meeting office, laboratory, curation space, field equipment locker, and dive locker requirements.

GEOARCHAEOLOGISTS

https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/vacancies/geoarchaeologists-0

Multiple roles including Palaeolithic/Pleistocene specialist

Geoarchaeologist £29,496 to £37,783
Senior Geoarchaeologist: £36,925 to £42,281
Principal Geoarchaeologist: £42,286 to £48,204

Based in Amesbury and Sheffield. Other offices and hybrid working considered
Permanent
Reference: GEO.09.26
Close date: 23 October 2026

Why join us? 

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity, and a market leader in the provision of geoarchaeological services across terrestrial, intertidal and marine environments. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment – above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector, and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have an opportunity to access a variety of fascinating and high-profile projects and develop your skills and knowledge along the way.

The role – what’s involved? 

We are looking for talented, driven and enthusiastic individuals at all grades with a desire to share and learn new skills and further develop the capacity of our established geoarchaeology team.

Geoarchaeology refers to the archaeological resource contained within geological deposits. This can include archaeology (often deeply buried artefacts and layers) and environmental remains. Assessing and interpreting these requires a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach, combining archaeological, geological, geophysical and palaeoenvironmental techniques. Our team comprises geoarchaeologists at all stages of their career, including specialists of international standing in marine, Pleistocene/Palaeolithic and Holocene geoarchaeology. Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds in archaeology, geoarchaeology and Quaternary science, and has varied skills and specialisms, from stone tool identification through to pollen analysis. 

Due to continuing levels of demand for our specialist services, we are looking for talented, driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our established team at all grades with a desire to share and learn new skills, and further develop the capabilities and capacity of the Geoarchaeology team as part of the Commercial Services Directorate.

We are particularly keen to appoint a candidate at senior/principal level with demonstrable experience in Palaeolithic archaeology and Pleistocene stratigraphy. Investigation of Pleistocene deposits with potential for Palaeolithic archaeology forms a key element of our portfolio and we are keen to expand our specialist offering in this area.

We are also keen to hear from geoarchaeologists already working in commercial archaeology or closely related disciplines. You may be an archaeologist who has some experience of geoarchaeology, has a willingness to learn and a desire to develop a career path in geoarchaeology. We are also interested in recent graduates or postgraduates in relevant subjects who want to start their career in geoarchaeology.

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects connected to renewable and energy infrastructure, water supply, flood alleviation and coastal defence, and peatland restoration. Our works involve the monitoring of ground investigations (trial pits and boreholes), standalone geoarchaeological borehole surveys and test pitting, as well as other intrusive works alongside colleagues in archaeological fieldwork, consultancy, and marine services. Work will also involve the laboratory-based description, interpretation and sub-sampling of borehole and monolith sequences. 

Successful candidates will contribute to and lead on interpretation and reporting, including input into desk-based assessment, deposit modelling and fieldwork, and post-excavation assessment/analysis reports. Existing experience in post-excavation geoarchaeological techniques, such as deposit modelling, is not essential as opportunities will be provided to build expertise in this area through individual training and mentorship. Candidates should have a solid practical and technical skillset together with good reporting and communication skills.

Main responsibilities will include

The precise responsibilities of the roles will depend on the grade at which the successful candidates are appointed, but will include the following:

At geoarchaeologist:

  • Conduct geoarchaeological fieldwork
  • Provide interpretation and advice to projects
  • Review geotechnical data and undertake deposit modelling (training will be provided on the latter)
  • Prepare and contribute to client reports, including collating the work of other specialists
  • Prepare method statements, project designs, survey plans and risk assessments
  • Assist colleagues with technical aspects of projects
  • Act as lead geoarchaeologist on smaller projects, including supervision and supporting colleagues and undertaking quality control
  • Contribute to wider training within the team and Commercial Services Directorate within a defined area of specialism

At senior level:

  • Act as lead geoarchaeologist, including supervising and supporting colleagues, undertake interpretation and reporting, technical peer-review and quality assurance.
  • Conduct geoarchaeological fieldwork
  • Provide interpretation and advice to projects
  • Review geotechnical data and undertake deposit modelling (training will be provided on the latter)
  • Prepare risk assessments and method statements
  • Prepare client reports, including liaising with other specialists
  • Contribute to technical peer-review
  • Act as subject matter expert (SME) in defined areas of expertise
  • Contribute to tender documents under the supervision of a technical specialist and/or head of geoarchaeology
  • Contribute to wider training within the team and Commercial Services Directorate within a defined area of specialism

At principal Level:

  • Technical accountability for a component of the geoarchaeology specialist portfolio (e.g. Pleistocene and Palaeolithic; Holocene geoarchaeology)
  • Act as lead geoarchaeologist, including supervising and supporting colleagues, undertake interpretation and reporting, technical peer-review and quality assurance.
  • Prepare client reports, including liaising with other specialists
  • Ability to act as a subject matter expert (SME) and proactively engage with and advise colleagues and clients concerning technical aspects of projects
  • Contribute to project management under the direction of the head of geoarchaeology, including responsibility for input into tender costs, project budgets and timescales/delivery
  • Autonomously design, conduct and direct geoarchaeological fieldwork
  • Responsibility for approving risk assessments under head of geoarchaeology
  • Lead and/or organise on-the-job training

Essential experience

  • Hold a qualification and/or experience in geoarchaeology, archaeology, physical/Quaternary geology or closely related discipline 
  • Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage with a broad range of people – from team members and senior leaders to clients and external partners
  • At senior/principal level, candidates applying to fill the role of Palaeolithic-Pleistocene specialist must have a sound knowledge of Palaeolithic archaeology and Quaternary sediments, including a PhD, post-doctoral or equivalent experience, and experience of archaeological fieldwork.
  • Confident in describing and interpreting Quaternary superficial sediments (additional training will be provided to develop skills)
  • Sound knowledge of formation processes, both on archaeological sites and wider landscapes
  • Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and coordinating input from a range of disciplines
  • Solid report writing and communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence

We offer:

  • 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years of continuous service
  • Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year. 
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension contribution 6.5%
  • Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary

Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits 

  • Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90% for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility. 
  • Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1 
  • 5 days of carers leave
  • Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent on length of service
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable 
  • Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and stress
  • AIG SmartHealth – round-the-clock support for you and your family 

Sustainability and other benefits 

  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility) 
  • Bike2Work scheme
  • 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed 
  • High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided 
  • Free transport from regional offices to sites
  • Time in lieu or paid time for drivers
  • Subsistence allowance

How to apply 

Interested in working with us? 

Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by close of business on Friday 23 October 2026 to wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk. All applications will be acknowledged within two weeks of the closing date. Interviews will be held in November 2026. If you have questions about the role, please contact Alex Brown, Head of Geoarchaeology (a.brown@wessexarch.co.uk).

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process. 

Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Research Fellow (Early Modern Spanish Maritime History)

https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=3497426AR

The University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the European Research Council-funded project Uncharted Maritime Worlds (UMW): An Integrated Digital History of Seaborne Trade from European Archives, led by Professor Craig Lambert.

Uncharted Maritime Worlds is a major European Research Council project investigating the development of seaborne trade, shipping and maritime networks from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. It will bring together large quantities of previously fragmented archival evidence from across Europe to reconstruct patterns of maritime activity and develop new ways of analysing the people, ships, ports and trading networks that connected the early modern world.

The Research Fellow will take primary responsibility for identifying, collecting and analysing evidence from Spanish archives relating to maritime trade, shipping and overseas commerce between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. You will undertake extensive archival research in Spain, identify and transcribe early modern Spanish manuscript sources, and extract and structure historical information for incorporation into the project’s integrated digital database. You will work closely with other members of the UMW team to integrate Spanish evidence with archival data collected elsewhere in Europe and contribute to the project’s comparative historical research.

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in History or a closely related discipline and research expertise in early modern Spain and/or the Spanish Atlantic, maritime or commercial history. Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English, advanced ability to read sixteenth- to eighteenth-century Spanish handwriting, and experience of conducting research in Spanish archives are essential. You will also have experience of extracting and analysing historical information from archival sources and working with historical datasets, databases, or digital humanities methods.

You will join an interdisciplinary research team of historians and digital specialists and will have opportunities to develop your own research and publications within the wider aims of the project, as well as contributing to collaborative publications, conferences, digital resources and other UMW outputs. The position will involve periods of archival research in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

The post will be based in History in the School of Humanities at the University of Southampton.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Craig Lambert at c.lambert@soton.ac.uk.

Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Early Career Deep-Sea Expedition Leadership Master Class and Fellowship

https://cobra.bigelow.org/master-class-and-fellowship

Overview of the COBRA Early Career Master Class and Fellowship

The Crustal Ocean Biosphere Research Accelerator (COBRA) is an international research coordination network to accelerate research on the structure, function, resilience, and ecosystem services of the crustal ocean biosphere to inform decision making, particularly related to deep-sea mining and subseafloor carbon sequestration. COBRA has four primary activities to achieve this mission, as outlined in the COBRA Logic Model:

  • Coordinate: Bring together interested parties to prioritize and plan research
  • Accelerate: Leverage opportunities, support research exchanges, and harness data
  • Translate: Bring findings to policy-makers, industry, and the public
  • Educate: Train early career researchers in ocean exploration, science and policy

COBRA is an endorsed action of the United Nations’ Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

The centerpiece of the Education activity of COBRA is a “Master Class” that trains early career researchers (ECRs) in deep-sea expedition planning from start to finish. The Master Class – delivered virtually and ending with an in-person event over the course of 12 weeks – is designed to equip participants with the skills and tools to successfully design, propose, execute, and report on deep-sea oceanographic field research with a collaborative approach. Topics covered include reviewing the types of assets for conducting deep-sea research and exploration, funding and proposal writing tips, developing concepts through respectful and reciprocal engagement with others, cruise preparation how-to, at-sea operations planning, using telepresence for research and outreach, permitting and reporting, data management, and ocean law. Request access to COBRA Master Class course materials formerly available on the COBRA Master Class PubPub for examples of training materials. A variety of international subject matter experts provide instruction, broadening the participants’ networks. Participants apply their learning through the design of an independent project.

As an international network, COBRA seeks participation from around the world, with an intention to create a large collaborative pool of talent engaged in leading deep-sea research that addresses societal needs. With sponsorship of the 2027 COBRA Master Class by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, we will prioritize preparing participants to leverage the future cruise track and priorities of the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor (too). In this context, an ECR is defined as a senior graduate student, postdoctoral scientist, junior faculty less than 10 years from their terminal degree, and/or other junior professionals such as an early career employee of a government, non-governmental organization/non-profit, or company. Previous hands-on experience with deep-sea research, outreach, or policy is not required. Participants are considered COBRA Fellows for the 2027 calendar year and are eligible for additional COBRA leadership training opportunities.

Participants selected for the virtual Master Class training opportunity are eligible to receive travel funds to support their in-person participation in the final week of the Master Class April 12-14 at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in the U.S. State of Maine. Eligible travel costs include transportation, accommodation and allowed per diem for meals to be reimbursed after submission of expense receipts. Reimbursement for economy/coach fares only is allowable for the most cost effective route. If participants require visas for travel, we will fund those costs, but it is the responsibility of the participant to work with their home institution on securing the necessary visas. Funds will be reimbursed after submission of expense receipts and offered as either a bank account or PayPal transfer after submission of US Internal Revenue Service Forms W9 or W8, as appropriate depending on taxpayer status, to COBRA’s Managing Director. This training program, the 2027 COBRA Master Class, does not include any employment by the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, which administers COBRA funding.

Format and Schedule of the 2027 Master Class

The 2027 Master Class will be held for 12 weeks beginning January 12, 2027 and ending April 14, 2027. The first 11 weeks will be held as synchronous virtual sessions on Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00PM US Eastern time using Zoom (note: US time change on March 14 from UTC-5 to UTC-4), and the final week will be held in person April 12-14 at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in the U.S. State of Maine. In addition to these mandatory synchronous sessions, asynchronous learning and networking is supported by the Master Class website intranet and a dedicated Slack channel. NOTE: Please do NOT apply if you cannot commit to attending the synchronous virtual sessions or cannot commit to attending the final week in person (travel days April 11 and April 15). Virtual sessions on Tuesdays 12-2PM US Eastern time, AND the in-person final week are BOTH essential requirements of your application and participation.

In each week of the virtual Master Class, participants are expected to:

  • invest about 30 minutes of asynchronous time on course preparation “homework” distributed through the COBRA Master Class website and/or Slack channel.
  • participate in a synchronous live training and discussion session held using the Zoom video-conferencing platform. Note: these events will be recorded for internal distribution only, for participants who cannot make a class date or want to refresh learning. Recordings of discussion sections will NOT be made public, to protect vulnerable questions or conversations.
  • engage in conversation with other participants and instructors using a dedicated Slack channel.

The virtual Master Class content will be offered in the English language, and participants are asked to communicate in English. We will use live transcription to facilitate accessibility and language translation. Though COBRA is an international network, the instructors are all US-based, but course-content will include non-US-based resources, programs, and guest instructors frequently.

Participants are expected to use their own computing devices with microphones, cameras, and internet access to participate in this virtual Master Class. If this is difficult for a participant to implement, accommodations are available for hardware and connectivity support. Participants are also expected to be able to connect to the Master Class using their own Google, Slack, and Zoom accounts, and to be able to access content on YouTube.

Schedule:

  • August 27, 2026 – Application period opens
  • October 1, 2026 – Application period closes, evaluation begins
  • November 16, 2026 – Candidates notified of selection
  • January 12, 2027 – Virtual Master Class begins
  • March 23, 2027 – Virtual Master Class ends
  • April 12-14, 2027 – In-person conclusion of the Master Class

Application Process

Complete the online application form by October 1, 2026.

Collections Management Database Administrator

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4480204

Description

The Collections Management Database Administrator is a 1-year grant funded position who assists with implementing a National Endowment for the Humanities: Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition project. The Mariners’ Museum and Park (TMMP) and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) both have archeological collections of objects related to the Battle of Yorktown, and these two institutions have formed a consortium to improve the stewardship of these collections and their associated records. This position will research and collaboratively set standards for all aspects of a new Collections Management System (CMS) software to replace the current software, thereby making all outputs of the project accessible. 

The Mariners’ Museum and Park offers an excellent benefits package to include paid sick leave and vacation, generous health insurance contributions, and a 403b retirement match. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with an annual salary of $65,000.

Candidates must include a cover letter in order to be considered. No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Duties:

  • Reports directly to TMMP’s Director of Collections Management, and closely collaborates with DHR’s Collections Manager, the project Associate Collections Manager, the project Archaeological Conservator, TMMP’s Director of Digital Transformation, TMMP’s Technical Solutions Engineer, and other team members from both TMMP and DHR. 
  • Collaboratively chooses a new CMS software to replace existing software.
  • Researches best practices and standards and implements a metadata schema and controlled vocabularies protocols within the new CMS.
  • Establishes a detailed workflow and training materials that optimize the new CMS to achieve high levels of accessibility and quality of data and assets. 
  • Trains other staff on implementing the aforementioned workflow.
  • Participates in the planning and execution of collection data clean up and migration.
  • Promotes the importance of collections management and registration in an outreach capacity whenever possible.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The person who will succeed in this role will be able to:

  • Exercise good judgment,
  • Pay close attention to detail and demonstrate a high level of accuracy,
  • Take the initiative when appropriate,
  • Be a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Be well-organized, have excellent time management skills, and can multitask,
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment, and
  • Internalize the culture of respect, empathy, and servant leadership that is central to the TMMP team.

Education and Experience: 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

  • Education (preferred): advanced degree in data sciences, museum studies, or related field
  • Experience (5-8 years of the following):
    • Knowledge of data structures and standards for museum collections management and registration.
    • Demonstrated administrative experience with a museum CMS.
    • Demonstrated experience with taxonomy and metadata in a cultural heritage setting. Knowledge of published vocabularies, standards, and linked data tools such as AAT, ULAN, TGN, and Chenall’s Nomenclature.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to pass a background and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. 
  • Applicants must currently possess the capability to work in the United States 

Salary Description

$65,000 / year

Associate Collections Manager

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4480189

Description

The Associate Collections Manager is a 3-year grant funded position who assists with implementing a National Endowment for the Humanities Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition project. This position will improve records and documentation for archeological objects related to the Battle of Yorktown selected from the collections of two institutions: The Mariners’ Museum and Park (TMMP) and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR). The Associate Collections Manager will be fundamental to preserving and improving access to primary source materials related to these collections.

The Mariners’ Museum and Park offers an excellent benefits package to include paid sick leave and vacation, generous health insurance contributions, and a 403b retirement match. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with an annual salary of $55,000.

Candidates must include a cover letter in order to be considered. No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Duties:

  • Reports directly to TMMP’s Director of Collections Management, and closely collaborates with DHR’s Collections Manager, the project Collections Management Database Administrator, the project Archaeological Conservator, TMMP’s Digital Services department, and other team members from both TMMP and DHR.
  • Documents and catalogues archaeological objects using digital cataloguing systems, including cataloguing information and records produced by other staff. 
  • Verifies or corrects existing information in object records, both digital and physical by working directly with the objects themselves and their associated primary source records.
  • Manages the loan of objects from DHR to TMMP and back throughout the grant period. This includes drafting and executing loan agreements and receipts.
  • Tracks all Yorktown object movement, including objects from the collections of DHR and TMMP upon entry to TMMP’s campus and within TMMP’s campus. 
  • Oversees a partial inventory of DHR’s Yorktown collection.
  • Prepares unique physical records for digitization.
  • Promotes the importance of collections management and registration in an outreach capacity whenever possible.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The person who will succeed in this role will be able to:

  • Exercise good judgment,
  • Pay close attention to detail and demonstrate a high level of accuracy,
  • Take the initiative when appropriate,
  • Be a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver with strong communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Be well-organized, have excellent time management skills, and can multitask,
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment, and
  • Internalize the culture of respect, empathy, and servant leadership that is central to the TMMP team.

Education and Experience: 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

  • Education (preferred): advanced degree in archeology, history, museum studies, library information or data sciences, or related field 
  • Experience (3-5 years of the following):
    • Demonstrated experience with collections care, stewardship, and management of archaeological objects in a museum setting.
    • Demonstrated experience with documentation review and management practices, including a working knowledge of acceptable practices for collection databases and museum registration. 

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to pass a background and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. 
  • Applicants must currently possess the capability to work in the United States 

Salary Description

$55,000 / year

Archaeological Conservator, Yorktown Collections

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4480153/The-Mariners-Museum-and-Park/Archaeological-Conservator-Yorktown-Collections

Description

The Yorktown Collections Archaeological Conservator position is a grant-funded, 3-year position.  The conservator will undertake the assessment, direct treatment, and preventive conservation care of select objects recovered in the 1930s and 1980s from shipwrecks associated with the Siege of Yorktown (September – October, 1781) at Yorktown, Virginia within the holding of The Mariners’ Museum and Park and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR). This position has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition, which frames the scope of work performed. The Archaeological Conservator will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Conservation and Chief Conservator and the Senior Archaeological Conservator and will consult/work with other museum personnel and  VDHR staff as needed. 

The Mariners’ Museum and Park offers an excellent benefits package to include paid sick leave and vacation, generous health insurance contributions, and a 403b retirement match. This is a full-time, salary-exempt position with an annual salary of $60,000.

No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Duties:

  • Conduct examination, documentation, and artifacts treatment following established conservation procedures, methodologies, and ethics.  
  • Maintain detailed before, during, and after treatment records including both written and photographic documentation.
  • When necessary, based on the conservation needs of an artifact, develop new conservation techniques and procedures in consultation with the Director of Conservation and/or Senior Archaeological Conservator.
  • Construct storage support systems and housing for artifacts. 
  • Assist in the maintenance/operation of laboratory equipment and facility, and participate in the ordering of supplies and additional equipment as required.
  • Promote the importance of conservation in an outreach capacity whenever possible. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of up-to-date practices for conservation and maintenance of objects.
  • Working knowledge of the archaeological method and practices.
  • Familiarity with a wide variety of materials including metals and organics preferred. 
  • Continued professional development in the conservation field.
  • Familiarity with analytical equipment and methods, not limited to but including FT-IR, SEM, XRF, digital radiography, optical microscopy, chloride analysis, metals sample preparation, 3-D scanning/modeling.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Working knowledge of digital photography.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Familiarity with accepted practices for achieving and ensuring safety in the laboratory.
  • Consistent capacity for respectful and professional interpersonal relations.

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in an art, history, archaeology or a science-related field of study.
  • A Master’s degree in object or archaeological conservation(preferred) from a recognized graduate conservation program. 
  • A minimum of four years of post-graduate conservation experience is preferred.
  • Preference will be given to those with experience in archaeological conservation.  

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be able to pass a background and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. 
  • Applicants must currently possess the capability to work in the United States 

Call for Papers: “New Directions in WWII History”

Spring Emerging Scholars Colloquium
January 5-6, 2027

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/jenny-craig-institute-study-war-and-democracy/emerging-scholars-colloquium

The National WWII Museum’s Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy is pleased to issue this call for papers for its Spring Emerging Scholars Colloquium, “New Directions in WWII History.” This two-day experience will take place at the Museum in New Orleans and culminate with a one-day workshop on January 6, 2027.

The goals of this program are to inspire new conversations based on cutting-edge work that will foster a growing community of WWII scholars, and to provide early-career historians with the opportunity to receive feedback on their developing research and presentation skills from historians and staff of the Jenny Craig Institute.

The Institute encourages early-career historians (PhD candidates, ABDs, or post-docs) to submit proposals. The workshop will also include one full panel specifically pertaining to victims of the Holocaust and other forms of Nazi persecution as they relate to policies, practices, perpetrators, victims, bystanders, and/or resisters.

The selection committee will take a broad view of WWII history topics and invites those who study the WWII era through military, social, cultural, economic, technological, scientific, and gender-studies lenses to apply.

Proposals should include the following in a single PDF file: 

  • Abstract with title (300 words max) 
  • Curriculum Vitae

Submissions open June 22, 2026. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CT). All applicants will be notified of their selection status no later than October 23, 2026. 

If accepted, participants are required to give a presentation* on their full paper, submitted to their panel chair prior to the workshop. Details regarding the presentation requirements will be given after acceptance. 

Any questions should be directed to taylor.lindner@nationalww2museum.org for more information. 

*The National WWII Museum’s mission encourages public engagement. All workshop presentations will be recorded for institutional archive purposes and may be made available to the public in consultation with the presenter(s). 

Chief Mate, U.S. Brig Niagara (Chief Mate, Flagship Niagara)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5466233/chief-mate-u-s-brig-niagara-chief-mate-flagship-niagara

THE POSITION

Are you a Master of 200 or greater tons with square rig experience? Have you been seeking an opportunity to serve as the Chief Mate aboard one of the nation’s finest tall ships? If so, we have just the position for you!

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, and experienced individual to serve as Chief Mate aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara, Pennsylvania’s Flagship. As Chief Mate, you will work hand in hand with the Captain to oversee ship operations and maintenance as well as the delivery of ship-based educational programs. You will supervise the professional crew and trainees, teaching them the discipline and skills of traditional seamanship and building upon the leadership skills you have already acquired in your maritime career.

If you are an energetic leader who is passionate about keeping traditional square rig seamanship alive for current and future generations, apply today to serve aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Sailing from her homeport at the Erie Maritime Museum in Erie, PA, the U.S. Brig Niagara is a fully functional, traditionally rigged brig engaged in sail training and historical interpretation. Through the up rig, maintenance, operation, and down rig of the ship, the Niagara program preserves, interprets, and passes on the traditions of what life was like for sailors living, working, and fighting aboard a square-rigged sailing ship in the early 19th century. 

This position supports the overall execution of the Niagara program through supervision, ship operations, training, and historical interpretation. It offers a central leadership role in maintaining the vessel and guiding those who learn and work aboard. As the Chief Mate, you will perform the following duties:

  • Crew Supervision: Direct crew, trainees, and volunteers in daily ship operations and training
  • Ship Maintenance: Oversee upkeep of mechanical systems, rigging, hull, and superstructure to meet safety standards
  • Voyage Planning: Support navigation preparation and ensure smooth and safe vessel operation
  • Historical Interpretation: Provide information to trainees and visitors about life aboard a 19th century sailing vessel
  • Safety Oversight: Guide proper maintenance techniques and adherence to established protocols

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • This is a year-round, full-time position with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday – Sunday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule will vary based on operational needs of the ship and programming.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Five years of experience on a traditionally rigged sailing vessel serving as an officer licensed by the United States Coast Guard.

Special Requirements:

  • This position requires possession of a Master of 200 or greater tons, Near Coastal with Auxiliary Sail endorsement or a Master of 200 or greater tons, Oceans with Auxiliary Sail endorsement, issued by the United States Coast Guard.

Additional Requirements:

  • You must have the following USCG certifications:
    • STCW 95
    • USCG Medical Certificate
    • TWIC
  • You must have at least two years of experience sailing in square rig with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

  • This position is subject to initial, ongoing random, and reasonable cause drug screenings. Employment in this position is conditioned on successfully passing an initial drug screening upon appointment to the position. Ongoing employment will require compliance with ongoing random and reasonable cause drug screenings in alignment with US Coast Guard Regulation: CFR Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 16. and Commonwealth procedures.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
    • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.htmland click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

NOAA

Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NOAA Diving Center (NDC)

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882955200

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NOAA Diving Center (NDC), with 1 vacancy in Silver Spring, MD; Alpena, MI; Newport, RI; Galveston, TX; Seattle, WA; or Sheboygan, WI.

This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-26-13050188-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Safety and Occupational Health Manager, you will perform the following duties:

  • Administer safety and occupational health activities and program for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) scientific and commercial diving operations. Oversee the safety and regulatory compliance of facilities, equipment and materials management and maintenance, personnel training and records retention. Conduct studies on the effectiveness of health programs, make recommendations and implement changes to ensure a safe and helpful workplace for NOAA divers.
  • Develop dive safety inspection program goals, objectives and methods to ensure NOAA’s dive units comply and align with established regulation. Plan and execute dive unit inspections to measure and minimize hazards and unsafe conditions. Inspects each unit’s emergency equipment for compliance and suspend diving activities until deficiencies are corrected.
  • Review safety incidents, conduct investigations and identify causal factors through interviews, record reviews and analysis of sequence of events. Draft reports of investigations based on objective evidence and brief to senior management. Communicate safety concerns and provide independent and objective safety recommendations to both NOAA diving units and the NOAA Diving Control and Safety Board.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position has physical requirements. Certified Diving Instructor with broad technical expertise and background in a variety of diving systems. The incumbent must pass the entrance requirements and obtain a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) diving certification, including being able to pass NOAA Dive Physical requirements within two months of employment.
  • The incumbent may have to be on ships to perform inspections of dive lockers and equipment. Works outside of an office in settings that include ships, small boats, marine environments, diving facilities, and remote locations and may be subjected to extreme temperatures.
  • This position requires up to 60 days of travel per year.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Requires valid driver’s license to drive gov vehicle to worksites for site visits, audits, inspections and training. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.

NOAA Diving (2 Posts): Training Specialists

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882715900

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NOAA Diving Center (NDC), with 2 vacancies in Seattle, WA.

This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-26-13049543-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Training Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Coordinate, promote, certify personnel, and execute effective training and provide oversight for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Diving Center (NDC) in order to promote safe diving practices per OSHA compliant scientific diving guidelines, minimizing the likelihood of diving accidents. Issue certifications through a nationally recognized SCUBA training agency.
  • Support several areas of the NDC program including equipment and facilities maintenance and operations, diving and hyperbaric chamber operational support, supervision and training of divers, and diving unit inspections.
  • Develop, schedule, and provide instruction in NOAA diving and dive-related training, including but not limited to, NOAA diver, Divemaster, and Diving Medical Technician. Serve as dive instructor or trainer, dive supervisor, standby diver, and tender as required to support NDC course offerings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position has physical requirements. Able to swim and work in a water column; walk, stand, bend, stoop, lift/carry up to 60 pounds on land and aboard small vessels. Utilizes SCUBA equipment underwater.
  • Perform duties indoors in typical office setting, outdoors and in small boats exposed to weather, and in water conditions including cold temperatures, low visibility, and hazardous marine life.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Train and re-certify as required to maintain basic National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) diving and diving related medical proficiency and qualifications.
  • Meet physical requirements for NOAA Diving as described in the NOAA Diving Medical Standards and Procedures Manual.
  • Successfully complete a NOAA Diving physical exam and receive clearance to dive from the NOAA Diving Medical Officer at entry on duty.
  • Must be able to serve aboard a NOAA Ship as divemaster, and chamber operator.
  • This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a government vehicle in completion of assigned tasks i.e. site visits, field research, etc. Operate government owned vehicles and small boats in support of NOAA Dive Center mission.
  • Travel as needed to support off-site dive instruction and operations.
  • This position requires a Non-Critical Sensitive clearance as the incumbent requires access to secure spaces where a SECRET clearance is required.

Alabama State Underwater Archaeologist

https://underwaterarchaeologyjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/alabama-maritime-archaeologist.pdf

MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGIST – 30446

The Maritime Archaeologist is a permanent, full-time position with the Alabama Historical Commission. Positions are located throughout
the state. This is highly technical and professional maritime archaeological work involving the protection, preservation, documentation,
and investigation of submerged archaeological sites belonging to the State of Alabama. Work involves engaging in the identification,
inventory, evaluation, and management of prehistoric and/or historic archaeological sites located in an underwater setting throughout
the state, as well as the curation of data and artifacts associated with these sites.

Salary: $50,253.60 – $84,280.80

Starting salary upon initial appointment to the merit system may be based on various factors.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Complete an Application for Examination Form available at www.personnel.alabama.gov, the above address, or any Alabama Career
    Center Office.
  • Apply on-line, by mail, by fax, or by email at apply@personnel.alabama.gov. Applications will be accepted until further notice. The
    State Personnel Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

Martin Klein Award for the Development and Application of Technology in Support of Underwater Archaeology


The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology is pleased to announce the ACUA Martin Klein Award.

This award of $1,000.00 (USD) will be awarded to an individual at any stage in their career that has developed and/or used technology in the service of underwater archaeology.

To be eligible for consideration, nominees and nominators for this award must currently be an SHA member in good standing.

To nominate* or be nominated for this award, the following must be submitted:
1. Curriculum vitae of nominee
2. One-page cover letter. This letter must demonstrate how the nominee has developed or applied new technology or applied traditional technology in new or innovative ways.
3. If a current student, a letter of support from a professor or other professional mentor is additionally required. *Individuals can self-nominate.
Submissions will be judged by a committee of the ACUA including Martin Klein.

All award application materials must be sent to the ACUA at info@acuaonline.org by September 24, 2026.

Put Klein Award Application in the subject line.