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1) Two (2) Museum Assistants, Lancaster Maritime Museum, closes 29 June

2) PhD Scholarship, University of Hull, closes 13 July

Sculpture and the Sea: Figureheads, Ship Decoration and Britain’s Maritime Worlds
University of Hull – Maritime Historical Studies Centre, University of Hull and the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

1) Collections Inventory and Research Assistant, National Mississippi River Museum, closes 29 June

2) PhD Studentships, Queen Mary, University of London, Maritime History, closes 29 June

3) US Coast Guard, Chief of Drawings and Graphics Support Section, closes 28 June

 The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Drawings and Graphics Support Section, Technical Information Management Branch, ESD.  The incumbent oversees the preparation, publishing, and management of 220,000 technical engineering drawings for the USCG fleet; and includes the coordination, monitoring, distribution, storage, and retirement of these drawings.
Typical work assignments include:
-Reviews, edits, amends, maintains, issues, and otherwise manages the distribution of all Naval Engineering technical drawings relating to the maintenance of naval Engineering systems on all classes of cutters and standard boats.
-Maintains Information Handling Services cassettes, CD-ROM disks and operating system for national, international, and military specification, vendor catalog services, Naval directives and instructions, industry standards, and EPA standards. –Coordinates and plans for the retirement and storage of Technical cutter and boat plans with the Coast Guard Historian as cutters and boats are removed from inventory.

1) PhD Studentships in Maritime History and Economics, University of Greenwich, apply today

2) Lighthouse Steward, Souter Lighthouse, closes 27 June

3) Maintenance Specialist, Battleship Texas, closes June 18

Project Manager/Senior Maritime Archaeologist, Headland Archaelogy (UK) Ltd., apply today.

Headland Archaeology UK Ltd is seeking to recruit an experienced maritime archaeologist to its Consultancy team. Working throughout the UK and Ireland we would consider applications to be based in our Edinburgh or Leighton Buzzard offices.

1) Senior Objects Conservator, Australian National Maritime Museum, closes 17 June.

2) Maritime Anthropologist, University of Hawaii at Manoa, closes 19 June.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa seeks to address compelling issues of Indigenous Hawaiian knowledge and practices, including the legal, economic, social, human relations, land and natural resource management, and Native Hawaiian rights associated with malama aina through collaborative cross-cutting research and training.  To achieve this goal, the University is announcing its strategic hire for tenure track faculty in Native Hawaiian Natural Resource and Land Management, Economics, Law, Language, and Studies.

Update to the Bournemouth University Maritime Archaeology Program:

http://courses.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-degree/maritime-archaeology/none/508/

 

NAS Field School, June 2-17, 2012, Northwestern Michigan, spots still open, register today.

1) University of St. Andrews, Scotland’s Coastal Heritage at Risk, closes 25 June

2) Ship Keeper of the Cutty Sark, closes 6 June

3) Museum Education Programs Manager, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, ncd

4) Museum Technician, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, closes 31 May

This position is located in the Great Lakes Naval Museum (GLNM), Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Illinois

5) Deputy Director of the Admiralty and Maritime Law Division, Washington Navy Yard, closes 29 May

Serves as Navy’s primary representative to various high-level external bodies with an interest in maritime law, including Shipwreck/Underwater Cultural Heritage and Maritime Law Association of the U.S.  Effectively advocates for Navy’s views/positions on legal/policy/regulatory issues, and enhance recognition of the Navy’s admiralty law program and the Navy’s profile and leadership role in setting maritime policy.

1) Summer Intern, New London Maritime Society.

The intern will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of managing a small community maritime museum.

2) Executive Director, National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, closes July 15.

The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is a non-profit organization in Fort Pierce, FL, which honors and preserves the history of U.S. elite warriors. The museum is seeking a dynamic, experienced Executive Director, with demonstrated results, to provide strategic leadership, establish long-range goals, and spearhead fundraising activities. The Executive Director oversees daily operations, conservation and exhibition efforts, public outreach, financial management, board and staff development. An ability to leverage relationships, successful fundraising, and grant administration are required.

3) Education and Interpretation Docents, Independence Seaport Museum, closes June 15

4) Intern/Jr. Survey Tech, TerraSond

TerraSond’s summer work load has necessitated the search for a seasonal Jr. Survey Technician. Under supervision of the Houston Office Manager, Project Managers and senior Survey Technicians, the Junior Survey Technician is responsible for assisting with conducting and processing surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the Earth’s surface and underwater using electronic measuring equipment and other surveying instruments. Duties include assisting the Houston manager with survey related tasks, including data processing, reporting, data presentation, field survey, and daily administrative tasks.  Will participate in the production of deliverables, proof reading reports, creation of data examples and tables, help keep the office in order, testing equipment, computers and software, and any other tasks designated by Houston Manager.  This position is a temporary, hourly, summer position based in Houston, Texas and requires travel. Residency inside of the greater Houston metro area is mandatory.

The Associate Museum Curator is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of public education (maritime & marine environment) programs for the museum. 

Closes May 23, apply today.

1) East Carolina University, Diving and Water Safety Officer, closes may 18

2) Summer Intern
New London Maritime Society, New London, CT
The Custom House Maritime Museum, www.nlmaritimesociety.org, seeks a self-starter who loves the water as a summer intern. The intern will work a flexible part-time schedule of Tuesday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours. A small stipend is available. The intern will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of managing a small community maritime museum. Responsibilities also will include assisting with special activities, such as the annual Chowda’ Fest and three Lighthouse Weekends. Students with a background in boating, maritime history, studio art, history or business are encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to: Director, Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320.

3)  The Naval War College Foundation intends to award one grant of $1,000 to the researcher with the greatest need and can make the optimum use of the research materials for naval history located in the Naval War College’s Archives, Naval Historical Collection, Naval War College Museum, and Henry E. Eccles Library. Further information on the manuscript and archival collections and copies of the registers for specific collections are available on request from the Head, Naval Historical Collection, Naval War College. E-mail: evelyn.cherpak@usnwc.edu. This information can be found on the website of the US Naval War College www.usnwc.edu and there is also a convenient link to the guides and registers for that collection available at www.navaldocuments.org

The recipient will be a Research Fellow in the Naval War College’s Maritime History Department, which will provide administrative support during the research visit.  Submit detailed research proposal that includes a full statement of financial need and comprehensive research plan for optimal use of Naval War College materials, curriculum vitae, at least two letters of recommendation, and relevant background information to Miller Naval History Fellowship Committee, Naval War College Foundation, 686 Cushing Road, Newport RI 02841-1207, by 1 September 2012. For further information, contact the chair of the selection committee at john.hattendorf@usnwc.edu  Employees of the U.S. Naval War College or any agency of the U.S. Department of Defense are not eligible for consideration; EEO/AA regulations apply.

Maritime Archaeologist, East Carolina University has posted, apply before the end of June, position starts August 13, 2012.

Once you get to the ECU site search for Position #: 937632

 

Learning and Access Officer, Coastal and Marine, Wessex Archaeology, closes 24 May.

There are still places available in the Flinders University intensive topic Ships: Research, Recording and Reconstruction scheduled from 17 to 23 September 2012.
This topic provides students with the theoretical and practical training necessary for researching ships and ship construction. Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of recording, representing and interpreting ship construction. Students should expect to learn nautical terminology, the basic components of a ship and activities aboard, principles of ship construction and rigging, procedures for taking and drafting ship lines and construction plans, hull analysis, procedures for graphic representation of hulls and principles of reconstructing ships.  This topic is challenging, demanding and hands-on—students are expected to participate fully in problem-solving exercises.

The course is open to non-Flinders student for the cost of tuition. Credit for the course may be applied to home universities. This is a great opportunity for staff development training for current practicing professionals. For more details and to apply to the field school please see:

 http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/fieldwork/field-schools/ships.cfm
Any questions, just email wendy.vanduivenvoorde@flinders.edu.au

Flinders University Vice Chancellor’s Postdoc Research Fellowship, closes 25 June.

Contact for more information:

Jennifer F. McKinnon, PhD
Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology | Department of Archaeology President | Australasian Institute of Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) Flinders University GPO Box 2100 Adelaide, South Australia 5001
P: +61 8 8201 5875
F: +61 8 8201 2784
E: jennifer.mckinnon@flinders.edu.au
CRICOS Provider: 00114A

Program in Maritime Archaeology:

http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/postgrad-programs/by-coursework/in-maritime-archaeology.cfm
Department blog: http://flindersarchaeology.com/

Staff page: http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/jennifer.mckinnon

This summer, join NOAA archaeologists and historians in beautiful northeast Michigan! In partnership with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena Community College (ACC) is offering summer courses in diving, maritime history and archaeology, and Great Lakes policy issues.
For more information on the summer programs, or for information about ACC’s new Marine Technology Associate in Applied Science degree, please visit their website at: www.alpenacc.edu/marinetech

These exciting summer classes are for everyone: students, parents, retirees, or simply those wanting to dive into the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes.

The International Centre on Underwater Archaeology Zadar (ICUA) is organizing a 2-week basic training course on underwater archaeology, due to take place in Zadar, Croatia, on 4–15 June 2012. The course is organized with the support of the UNESCO Venice Office. The deadline for application is 15 May 2012, by 12 am.

The Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology are delighted to be able to offer a second traineeship placement under the Hampshire Heritage Skills Training Scheme.

Apply today, starts in June.

Historian (Assistant Professor) US Merchant Marine Academy, closes May 8, apply today.

1) Shoreline Management Specialist, NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources, closes 4 May

This position provides policy, planning and analysis support to the Coastal Resources Commission, Coastal Resources Advisory Council, and DCM staff on a variety of issues and special projects.  The position is responsible for researching state of the art changes in science and management approaches as they relate to coastal and ocean management issues, with an emphasis on estuarine and ocean shoreline analysis. This position has specific responsibility for providing technical expertise as it relates to evaluating rules and policies addressing coastal hazards and geologic/oceanographic processes.  The position provides technical analysis to the Division and Coastal Resources Commission on a variety of shoreline management projects that involve the Inlet Hazard and Ocean Hazard Areas of Environmental Concern including rule development, preparation of the Division’s justifications and fiscal analyses of proposed rules. The position has a contributing role in ensuring that the Coastal Resources Commission’s proposed and amended rules capture the Commission’s intent, are internally consistent, and are prepared in compliance with enabling statutes and the NC Administrative Procedures Act (APA).  The position provides technical assistance and analysis related to the review and permitting of beach nourishment projects including post-project monitoring, and adherence to permit conditions.  The position will also provide technical input and analysis to support implementation of the NC Beach and Inlet Management Plan. This position also provides the primary staff support to the CRAC. Some field work and travel is necessary.

2) Archival Intern, National Museum of the Pacific War, closes 15 May

3) Temporary Lecturer in History, US Coast Guard Academy, job starts July 30

4) Archivist, Department of the Navy, closes 30 April