Month: September 2025

Assistant or Associate Professor, National Center for Integrated Coastal Research

https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professor-national-center-for-integrated-coastal-research-orlando-florida-united-states

The University of Central Florida’s National Center for Integrated Coastal Research (UCF Coastal) (https://www.ucf.edu/research/sustainable-coastal-systems/) seeks to recruit two 9-month faculty members in Sustainable Coastal Systems, beginning Fall 2026. We anticipate hiring one Assistant Professor (tenure earning) and one Associate Professor (tenured). These interdisciplinary positions are designed to have tenure homes either in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/), the College of Sciences (https://sciences.ucf.edu/), or the Rosen College of Hospitality Management (https://hospitality.ucf.edu/), depending on their academic background and discipline, reflecting UCF Coastal’s cross-college structure. UCF Coastal, which grew out of the Sustainable Coastal Systems cluster initiative (https://www.ucf.edu/research/sustainable-coastal-systems/), unites faculty across disciplines to link ecological security with economic resilience and sustainability. The Center brings together researchers in anthropology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/anthropology/), biology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/), chemistry (https://sciences.ucf.edu/chemistry/), communication (https://communication.ucf.edu/), economics (https://business.ucf.edu/departments-schools/economics/), engineering (https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/), planning (https://ccie.ucf.edu/public-administration/), emergency management (https://www.ucf.edu/degree/emergency-management-and-homeland-security-certificate/), sociology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/sociology/), and beyond to advance transdisciplinary solutions for coastal resilience.

Applicants should be active research leaders focused on interdisciplinary work in coastal-linked fields, such as anthropology/archaeology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/anthropology/), biology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/), chemistry (https://sciences.ucf.edu/chemistry/), communication (https://communication.ucf.edu/), engineering (https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/), physics (https://sciences.ucf.edu/physics/), modeling, political science (https://sciences.ucf.edu/politics/), sociology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/sociology/), or other complementary disciplines. They will be joining a vibrant cluster of current faculty representing ten departments across six colleges.

These new faculty will lead world-class efforts to integrate and translate physical, chemical, biological, and socioeconomic dimensions of coastal systems, including ecosystem health, restoration, resilience, sustainability, and adaptation. They will be expected to bolster both their tenure home department (within either the College of Sciences or the College of Engineering and Computer Science) and the mission of UCF Coastal (https://www.ucf.edu/research/sustainable-coastal-systems/).

Each position will carry responsibilities in interdisciplinary research, mentoring, teaching, and service. Start-up packages and infrastructure support will reflect the cross-college, interdisciplinary nature of the appointments.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • A strong record of interdisciplinary research and publication
  • Interest in, ability to, or potential for leading collaborative, high-impact research programs
  • Capacity to secure external research funding and gain national or international recognition
  • Commitment to contributing to both their tenure home department and to the broader goals of UCF Coastal (https://www.ucf.edu/research/sustainable-coastal-systems/)

About UCF: The University of Central Florida (https://www.ucf.edu/) is among the nation’s largest universities, with over 63,000 students. It offers more than 230 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across its 12 colleges and is recognized nationally for innovation and research impact. UCF serves as a vital economic driver in Central Florida, offering students real-world experiences and preparing them for successful careers. For more information about UCF, please visit http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D., terminal degree, or foreign degree equivalent from an accredited institution in an area appropriate to UCF Coastal—including Anthropology, Biology, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology or related fields—is required. The selected candidate(s) must complement (not duplicate) UCF Coastal’s current expertise and must have a demonstrated record of high-impact research or a clear trajectory of future research productivity related to coastal systems as evidenced by a strong scholarly and/or funding record commensurate with rank in a department or school aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise.

In keeping with UCF’s core values of excellence, community, creativity, and integrity, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive and innovative teaching, and research that advances knowledge while serving society.

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with rank in a department or school related to their area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates with expertise in coastal planning, land use planning, infrastructure resilience, coastal hazard mitigation, or environmental planning; a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and publication; a commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative research in UCF Coastal; interest in generating external funding, community engagement and partnerships; and active membership in professional organizations.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.

In addition to completing the online application, candidates must upload the following materials:

  • A cover letter that outlines their qualifications, research expertise, potential home department(s) and envisioned contributions to UCF Coastal.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • A research statement that clearly demonstrates how their work aligns with the mission and vision of UCF Coastal (https://www.ucf.edu/research/sustainable-coastal-systems/) and complements the expertise of its current faculty.
  • A list of three (3) professional references, including names, titles, and complete contact information.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Professor Christopher T. Emrich, Christopher.emrich@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

State Underwater Archaeologist: Maryland

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=25&R2=005065&R3=0001

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Planning, Preservation Services.

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning, is seeking to hire a State Underwater Archaeologist. MHT is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Through research, conservation and education, MHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage. Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, MHT serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Website: mht.maryland.gov; underwater archaeology program website: https://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/archaeology/archaeology-underwater.aspx

The main purpose of the position is to administer, manage and supervise the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program (MMAP), a component of MHT’s Office of Preservation Services, a statewide program which enhances Maryland’s historic sites and traditions by identifying, evaluating, protecting, and studying maritime and underwater archaeological resources located within Maryland waters; by disseminating research and educational information about submerged cultural resources to both professional and public communities; and by executing authorized and mandated federal and state activities and programs as they relate to maritime and underwater archaeological resources. The position directly supports MHT’s mission to assist the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage through research, conservation and education.

Technical Program Manager – NOAA Office of Coast Survey

Telecommute

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&source=CC2&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=603151

Salary Range:$55.00 To $60.00 Hourly

NOTE:  If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.  

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS).  OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.  

Background

The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) is the nation’s nautical chart maker. OCS is mandated by congress to collect, manage, and compile data and information necessary to maintain the national suite of more than 1,000 nautical charts. In addition, OCS conducts hydrographic surveys that measure water depth and produces coastal maps and vector shoreline series and historic maps and charts. These products support commercial shipping, the fishing industry, United States (U.S.) Navy and Coast Guard operations, state and local governments, geographic information system (GIS) users, and recreational boaters throughout the United States. In support of coastal resiliency, OCS produces a suite of hydrodynamic and oceanographic models that provide Federal, State, and Local officials the information they need to protect their communities. The Coast Survey Development Laboratory (CSDL), one of the four divisions in OCS, manages the development and improvement of charting, hydrographic, and oceanographic systems used by OCS, the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), and the National Ocean Service (NOS). CSDL continually reviews and interacts with ongoing research and development programs in private industry, universities, and government, both nationally and internationally. CSDL represents NOS at scientific and technology conferences and presents papers describing research and development activities in OCS. Based on its awareness of state-of-the-art technical developments, CSDL recommends and develops future methods and systems to enhance NOAA and the quality and usefulness of its products. In addition, CSDL handles all Information Technology (IT) systems and monitors and implements IT security controls to ensure that Federal regulations and guidance are maintained and supports internal and external communication and collaboration environments.

Duties 

Duties and support for Project Management will include:

  • Work with the task leads in developing project documentation, including tracking and reporting documentation of the various modeling projects’ tasks and milestones, and providing guidance on the Project Lifecycle process.
  • Coordinate Portfolio Review and Portfolio Assessment activities that include:
    1. Coordinate preparations for the periodic reviews.
    2. Develop review materials.
    3. Coordinate the meeting.
    4. Document notes and action items.
  • Coordinate monthly activities that include:
    1. OCS Project Review Board and OCS/CSDL meeting preparations.
    2. Project document and presentation review.
    3. Prepare materials, facilitate, document decisions and action items, and track closure.
  • Coordinate Project Lifecycle and Portfolio Management process improvements.
  • Support managing the OCS Project Management tools.
  • Manage regional Surge/OFS delivery across the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic coast, Arctic, and East/West Pacific; drive optimization of model capabilities within the geospatial web services infrastructure, oversee automated functional and performance/capacity testing tools, and finalize optimization of the open-source, cloud-based dissemination infrastructure.
  • Coordinate cross-model integration and coupling work (SCHISM, WW3, ROMS, CICE); maintain issue registers and runbooks; drive resolution of priority issues.
  • Maintain licensing and compliance artifacts (e.g., UFS-Coastal license updates) in partnership with legal.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Remote / Telework

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, $55.00 – $60.00 per hour.

Required Skills/Education

  • Ph.D. In Computer Science, Marine Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field, and a minimum of 4 years of directly related experience; or a MS/MA plus a minimum of 8 years of directly related experience
  • Knowledge in working with one of OCS’s operational hydrodynamic models (ADCIRC, FVCOM, ROMS, and/or SCHISM)
  • Working knowledge of the distributed version control system Git and the GitHub developer platform for code storage, management, and sharing
  • General understanding of workflows needed to set up, run, and post process ocean and wave models for coastal applications 
  • Demonstrated skills in collecting, processing, and analyzing environmental observations and in model evaluation and data analysis using parametric and non-parametric statistical methods
  • Demonstrated ability to self-manage workload and meet variable (but often short) deadlines for multiple concurrent tasks
  • Strong ability to collaborate and manage diversity multi-agency teams
  • Demonstrated project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience setting up and running coastal models (SCHISM, WW3)
  • Familiarity with High Performance Computing environments and tools
  • Familiarity with Cloud Computing environments and tools (e.g. Dask, Xarray, Zarr, Intake)
  • Experience with the National Water Model
  • Programming Skills (e.g., Python, bash, Fortran)
  • Experience running and/or developing coupling infrastructure for coastal modeling applications

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

  • Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
  • Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
  • Education.
  • Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
  • Three professional references.  
  • Include your name in the document file name.
  • Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. OAI does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. 

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their disability status and veteran status. OAI’s online application includes check boxes to either voluntarily self identify or decline to self identify. While the information is collected through your application, it is collected anonymously and is not connected to your application. OAI uses the information it collects to track its disability and veteran hiring progress, and to meet its obligations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and under VEVRAA. 

Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the “Notes” section on the second page of the online application.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Collections Assistant

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=425370&clientkey=AB740890EC9AC390D11C71DDADFD3557

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum explores and preserves the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and makes this resource accessible to all. As an educational institution, staff carry out CBMM’s mission, goals, and vision, working individually and collaboratively to encourage the public’s access to our collections, programs, and resources. Serving more than 85,000 guests each year, CBMM’s 18-acre campus includes a floating fleet of historic boats, multiple exhibition buildings, and changing special exhibitions, all set in a park-like waterfront setting along the Miles River and St. Michaels’ harbor.

CBMM is in a transformative growth phase, including the completion of a renovated and expanded state-of-the-art collections storage facility and research space, implementation of increased online access to our collections through digitization, and the development and installation of long-term exhibitions in the Welcome Center to expand and diversify CBMM’s interpretive approach. The Collections Assistant plays a key role in these exciting projects as a manager of the collections.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Collections Assistant (CA) reports to the Assistant Curator and works with the curators to create and maintain CBMM’s collection records and carries out procedures ensuring the appropriate care, preservation, transportation, display, and access to collections, in storage and on exhibition. The CA supports the work of the exhibitions and collections team. In this dynamic work environment, the CA will provide critical support for long-term, interpretive projects, and help to set the tone and vision for CBMM’s future as well as have opportunities for professional growth as departmental and institutional needs evolve.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creating and maintaining CBMM’s collections records at professionally acceptable standards under the supervision and training of senior curatorial staff. Responsibilities include maintaining collections records, creating Deeds of Gift, cataloging, drafting finding aids, documenting loans in and loans out, recording condition of objects, and performing inventories.
  • Performing regular monitoring of environmental conditions and safeguarding collections against agents of deterioration, theft, mishandling, and other threats. Providing basic housekeeping for collections storage, exhibition and processing spaces.
  • Tracking exhibition objects and drafting loan agreements. Performing exhibition-related movement of objects, including packing, and condition reports. Assisting with installation and striking of exhibitions.
  • Supporting and assisting other CBMM departments with collection-related needs for programs, publicity, interpretation, and other projects. Facilitating physical and electronic access to collections for staff, volunteers, and the public.
  • Digitizing materials from CBMM’s collection including objects, photographic prints, transparent media and oral histories, as well as large format materials such as ships plans, maps and charts.
  • Supporting collections and library volunteers and interns in coordination with senior curatorial staff.
  • Assuming such other duties as are necessary for the operation of the department or as assigned by senior curatorial staff.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in history, art history, anthropology or museum studies or a related discipline and/or museum training, internship or work experience preferred.
  • Proven word processing, database and/or spreadsheet skills are necessary.
  • Experience with collections management system software, training and experience in digitization techniques, and Microsoft Office knowledge preferred.
  • Good oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
  • A positive and forward-thinking team player and problem-solver who contributes constructively to projects and discussions.
  • An organized and conscientious person who pays attention to details.
  • Flexible, willing to take initiative, and able to work independently. Working knowledge of museum best practices for collections care, handling and conservation for a variety of collections, including metal, wood, textiles, natural fibers, and large/composite objects.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

This position is a non-exempt full-time, hourly position of CBMM with an expected minimum work schedule of 40 hours per week and is eligible for 20% remote work. All staff members are expected to be available to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

The Collections Assistant is expected to be present for festival and special events unless otherwise arranged and may be assigned to work in a capacity alternate to that defined.

World War II Historian, Digital Content

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3327289

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a World War II Historian, Digital Content. The World War II Historian, Digital Content position offers a unique opportunity for a scholar to be a part of the intellectual life of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at The National WWII Museum, providing expertise in the development and production of historical content for the Museum’s digital platforms. This individual will review and audit existing historical materials, research and write, and enable the creation of new articles and other high quality historical content. The World War II Historian will engage fully in Museum and Institute scholarly activities, including higher education, leadership, and public programs, and represent The Museum to the scholarly community at professional and academic conferences.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Requirements

  • Serve as Institute lead for development, coordination, and integration of historical content as envisioned in The Museum’s Strategic Plan.
  • Research, write, coordinate, and peer-review historical content and archival footage for The Museum’s digital platforms.
  • Teach graduate-level courses as part of the World War II Studies MA and continuing education programs, partnered with Arizona State University, and other higher education initiatives.
  • Attend and participate in seminars, lectures, and public presentations.
  • Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing guest speakers, taking part in panels and discussions, and providing talks on WWII leadership and other relevant aspects of the war.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.

Qualifications

  • Hold a doctorate degree (PhD) in U.S. History or a related specialty.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of WWII, the U.S. role in the war, and a commitment to research and professional goals that support the mission of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and digital.
  • Ability to travel to attend conferences, meetings sponsored by associations or industries, meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40-hour week, including some weekends and evenings.

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes: 

  • Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium 
  • Dental and vision insurance 
  • Flexible spending account 
  • 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment 
  • Life insurance and AD&D – $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available 
  • Long term disability insurance 
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year 
  • Free parking 
  • Tuition assistance and professional development 
  • Employee assistance program 

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Historian

Training, Research, and Policy Omaha, Nebraska

https://jobs.jobvite.com/snainternational/job/oT9Pxfw8

SNA International, the Global Leader in Forensics, Biometrics, and Identity Intelligence, is currently looking for a detailed-oriented Historian with a strong work ethic to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) mission to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing US service members from past conflicts.   

Qualified candidates will conduct comprehensive historical research and archival tasking in support of the DPAA’s Indo-Pacific (IP) Directorate and work DPAA projects associated with WWII.

Critical Work Responsibilities may include but not limited to:  

  • Perform complex historical research into locating and identifying missing service members from World War II. 
  • Write historical reports, documentary research, interpreting oral histories, secondary source readings, geographically bounded studies, case narratives, reports of findings, and briefings to Agency leadership. 
  • Conduct research and analysis for cases that leads to comprehensive and accurate case development and investigations and case narratives.
  • Conduct archival research and collect archival materials as needed.
  • Build and develop recommendations to disinter unidentified remains from past conflicts, with the goal of pursuing all avenues towards exhumation and identification.
  • Assists with communications with foreign representatives/embassies and casualty/mortuary offices. 
  • Update, refine, and enhance the DPAA’s Case Management Data and visualization tools.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:  

  • 5 years of professional historical research experience (includes educational experience)   
  • Master’s degree in history or related field with a strong understanding of US Military History, History of Science and/or World War II.
  • Specialist knowledge of the Indo-Pacific Theater (working toward PhD preferred) 
  • Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience. 
  • Possess the ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material. 
  • Possess the ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research. 
  • Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills evidenced by publication and conference presentation record. 
  • Possess ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences. 
  • Demonstrated history of writing for a wide, non-specialist audience. 
  • Knowledge of professional writing styles based on professional experience. 
  • Demonstrated experience with archival research. 
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills 
  • Able to work well independently as well as in a team environment. 
  • Possess strong attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills. 
  • Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

  • Possess a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of historical research and analysis as gained through graduate education in history and relevant job experience. 
  • Ability to conduct research on a diverse array of cases with scattered and scant source material. 
  • Ability to apply flexible approaches and versatility to conducting research. 
  • Knowledge of professional writing styles based on experience. 
  • Exceptional abilities in oral and written communication, and the ability to provide written products quickly and in formats tailored for varied audiences. 
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel). 
  • A demonstrated history of initiative and achievement. 
  • A demonstrated history of working independently with client staff. 
  • Experience working independently with minimal direction or supervision. 
  • Experience supporting and anticipating client needs and demonstrating problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience performing tasks under tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities. 

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • This work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, particularly if traveling to assist with field investigations. 
  • Office work may include the transfer of archival boxes. 
  • Individuals must be capable of working under high stress and pressure of short deadlines. 

 
Please submit a cover letter along with your CV. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered. 
 
SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   

LSU: Assistant Professor – Anthropology/Coastal Archaeology

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/E0327-Howe-Russell-Kniffen-East-Geoscience-Complex/Assistant-Professor—Anthropology-Coastal-Archaeology_R00109086-1

The Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in North American Archaeology to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time (nine-month) appointment with a 2-2 teaching load.

We seek someone with a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in precolonial coastal North America who currently work in, or who are willing to establish a research program in the Southeasthern United States and Louisiana. Methodologies are open with a preference for applications who complement current departmental strengths and those with a desire to work across disciplinary boundaries and the ability to collaborate with multiple communities and other stakeholders. We seek a colleague invested in the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, especially someone with the capacity to organize a field school and/or integrate students into their research. Candidates should display a promising program of high-quality, theoretically-informed, and problem-oriented research and publication, as well as the capacity to secure funding.

We expect our new colleague to teach North American Archaeology, Louisiana Archaeology, Field Methods in Archaeology, as well as eventually develop courses aligned with their research expertise.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jill Trepanier at jtrepa3@lsu.edu.

North Carolina Maritime History Council: Call for Papers

Our 35th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference will be held at Fort Fisher State Historic Site on December 4-6, 2025! Information on how to submit a paper to the conference and the conference theme can be found below. The deadline to submit a paper abstract is October 17, 2025!

Commerce, Labor, and War in the Carolinas

The Cape Fear River is the only waterway in North Carolina that flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean. Port records indicate that it was a significant entrepôt and shipping gateway for trade in the Caribbean and the Atlantic World. The landscape features archaeological evidence of the Cape Fear Indians and legends of the Yamasee War. Brunswick was an important colonial port before being superseded by Wilmington. Fort Anderson was constructed atop the remains of Brunswick during the Civil War and served as an integral part of the riverine defense system before the demise of the Confederacy. The Cape Fear region also represents the legacy of a significant rice culture during the 18th and 19th centuries. Rice cultivation relied heavily on enslaved labor, with plantations utilizing extensive systems of levees, ditches, and trunk gates to control the river’s tidal flow. The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a designated National Heritage Area, extends from Wilmington southwards. During World War II, Wilmington was home to several key shipyards that played a vital role in the war effort and is now home to the battleship USS North Carolina.

The theme of the 35th Annual NC Maritime History Council Conference is, “Commerce, Labor, and War in the Carolinas.”  Fort Fisher was a crucial part of the Civil War defense network. Soldiers, enslaved laborers, and conscripted Lumbee Indians built the fortification to guard New Inlet and protect blockade runners bringing supplies to the Confederacy. In proximity, the Cape Fear Civil War Shipwreck Discontiguous District, nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, encompasses one of the largest collections of shipwrecks in the USA. The conference venue also serves as the home of the NC Underwater Archaeology Branch, with a state mandate to manage North Carolina’s submerged heritage and historic connections to university maritime training centers such as the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and the Program in Maritime Studies at East Carolina University.

 

Papers should include some form of connection to the Carolinas or Mid-Atlantic region. While the conference committee accepts papers on all aspects of maritime history and archaeology related to the Carolinas, we especially encourage papers that speak to the conference theme as outlined above. Presentations (formal and informal) by students, both undergraduate and graduate, and independent researchers or members of the community are all welcome and encouraged.

 

To submit a paper, each individual or group should send an email with the paper/presentation title, authors/presenters, institutional affiliation(s), and a 150-word abstract to the Conference Committee of the NC Maritime History Council, ncmhcboard@gmail.com. The deadline to submit an abstract for consideration is Friday, October 17, 2025.

Grants to Assist Archaeologists Gain Commercial Dive Qualifications

The National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is offering up to four grants in 2026, each valued at €5,900, to assist archaeologists gain commercial diving qualifications.

Interested archaeologists are invited to submit a covering letter, CV and details of their proposed dive training course to uch@housing.gov.ie by 5pm, Friday 24 October 2025.

To be eligible, applicants should have:

  • An academic degree (NFQ Level 8 or higher) in archaeology
  • Knowledge or experience of underwater archaeology
  • Knowledge or experience of Irish archaeology
  • Availability to work as an underwater archaeologist in Ireland

In addition, the applicants should ideally have:

  • Completed a basic dive training course
  • Dived in Ireland
  • Dived in the past year
  • Two years’ practical experience in archaeology.

Please give information demonstrating that you meet all of the above requirements in your covering letter and CV. Please also give details of your preferred commercial dive training course and its location, including course name and HSE equivalency, date and supplier.

http://www.archaeology.ie/about-us/corporate-information/news/grants-to-assist-archaeologists-gain-commercial-dive-qualifications/

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF-MUCH) 2026

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We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage (APCONF-MUCH) 2026. We warmly invite proposals that address the conference themes and contribute to advancing dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, regions, and communities. To ensure consistency and quality, we kindly ask all contributors to carefully follow the indications and submission guidelines provided in the official call. This will allow the organising committee to review proposals fairly and to design a coherent, dynamic, and impactful programme. The submission form can be found here.

Paper proposals are due by 20 September 2025, and notices of acceptance will be sent out approximately mid-November. Presenters whose papers are accepted are reminded that they are expected to provide a full written version of their paper to their session chair before 30 March 2026 for inclusion in the conference proceedings.