Underwater Archaeologist

Job Announcement: 

The Maritime Research Division of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia is seeking an Underwater Archaeologist (ARCH-I).  The position is full-time with benefits and will work on the main campus in Columbia.  Applications will be received until midnight Friday, 1 April 2024 or until the position is filled.  We hope to offer the position by the end of February with a start date at an agreed upon time shortly thereafter.  The successful candidate will work alongside two other Division staff members and complement efforts to preserve the maritime archaeological legacy in the lakes, rivers, and coastal waters of South Carolina. 

Underwater Archaeologist (ARCH-I): 

The incumbent reports directly to the State Underwater Archaeologist. The employee will work with the supervising archaeologist to meet the program’s goals, specifically relating to education and outreach. The employee will act as the administrator for the Hobby Licensing process and manage all databases relating to the program. The employee will support archaeological research and act as principal/co-principal investigator on Maritime Research Division (MRD) projects designated by the supervisor. The employee will also manage equipment and act as a dive safety officer for the MRD. This position requires periodic travel for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings. 

Link for additional information and to apply for the job:   

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163518

For information about the MRD please visit:   

Maritime Research – SC Institute for Archeology and Anthropology | University of South Carolina 

For more information about the Hobby Licenses please visit: 

Hobby Licenses – SC Institute for Archeology and Anthropology | University of South Carolina 

For more information about employment at USC please visit: 

Division of Human Resources – Human Resources | University of South Carolina (sc.edu) 

For more information about this position and duties please contact: 

James D. Spirek 

State Underwater Archaeologist 

Maritime Research Division 

South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology 

University of South Carolina 

1321 Pendleton Street 

Columbia SC  29208 USA 

Office phone: (803) 576-6566 

Fax: (803) 254-1338 

E-mail: spirek@sc.edu 

SCIAA Web Site: http://www.cas.sc.edu/sciaa/ 

Maritime Research Division Website:  http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/sciaa/mrd/ 

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