Author: underwaterarchaeologyjobs

1) Maritime Center Specialist II (Education), Nauticus, ncd

2) Director, Maritime Xperiental Museum, closes 27 November

Knowledge of Maritime Silk Route history is an added advantage.

3) Museum Technician, National Park Service, San Francisco, closes 10 November

The selected applicant serves as a museum technician located at a museum facility specializing in maritime history and maritime artifacts in a National Park Service Organization.

1) Promovendus Maritieme Archeologie, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, closes 15 November

International Fieldschool for Maritime Archaeology Flevoland (IFMAF)

2) Associate Professorship of Maritime Archaeology, University of Southern Denmark, closes 14 December

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum (SALH) is seeking to fill the position of Director of Education. The ideal applicant will have experience in public archaeology and museum education, and will work with SALH staff and the Lighthouse’s research institution, LAMP, to develop, manage, and implement educational programming based on ongoing maritime and archaeological research.

The position description, qualifications, requirements, and other pertinent information is posted below.

Director of Education Position Description:  The Director of Education is responsible for the overall successful development and implementation of the historic site interpretation of the St. Augustine Lighthouse (SALH) and Lighthouse Archeology Maritime Program (LAMP) sites. All programs and activities will be based on historic research and the museum’s mission statement. Programming, planning and all activities will be in concert with guidelines set in tandem with the Executive Director under established board of trustees’ policies. Responsible for short and long range planning for educational programs; facilitation and supervision of the site’s interpretive team; determination of site-specific interpretive goals; interpretive training and visitor services training; marketing plan for specific educational programs; communication with site supervisors including other Departmental Managers, the Volunteer Coordinator, and any docent, volunteer, staff member or trustee volunteer as needed.

Other duties include assistance as needed with all operations of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. Will help staff the site on a regular basis, assist with safety programs, and assist with other departmental or operational duties as required.

Qualifications: MA in public history, early childhood education, historic preservation, museum studies, education, history, anthropology/archaeology or related field. BA in appropriate field and three (03) years relevant experience may be substituted for advanced degree. Must be an experienced museum education or public archaeology professional. Grant writing experience preferred. Experience with STEM highly desirable.

Basic computer skills and experience with word processing and database management. Excellent presentation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills, and managerial skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties above indicate the essential functions of the job. Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs and a modest amount of business travel is required. Must be able to climb the lighthouse tower and perform required duties for periods of 2.5 hours. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs.

Salary is negotiable.

Interested applicants may please send a cover letter and vita/resume to Kyle Worrell at kworrell@staugustinelighthouse.org. You may also contact Mr. Worrell at that email or at 904-829-0745 if you have any additional questions.  More information, including a complete job description, is available at:

http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/blog/job_opportunities/job_announcement_director_of_e.php

The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) is seeking candidates to fill two Graduate Student Associate Member positions. The Graduate Student Associate Member is a voluntary, two-year appointment to the ACUA. The position requires attendance at SHA’s Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology, participation in Board meetings held during the annual Conference, and an annual report of accomplishments.

Terms run from January 1 through December 31 of the years indicated, and Graduate Student Associates are limited to two consecutive terms.  Travel funds are not available for these positions, however students are encouraged to apply for the SHA Jelks Student Travel Award.

The role of the Graduate Student Associate Member is to serve as a liaison between students and the Board. The goal is to encourage greater participation by students in the annual conference through paper presentation, the organization of symposia or workshops, and to provide the associate an opportunity for professional development.

Interested graduate students must submit a brief essay (no greater than 2 pages) addressing the following questions: (a) What skills or experience do you have that would enhance your effectiveness as the ACUA Graduate Student Associate Member? (b) What two goals of the society would you emphasize and work for as a student liaison to the ACUA? A short biographical statement and a letter of recommendation from a professor or other professional mentor are also required. All of these materials should be submitted as one complete package to the email address provided below.

The Graduate Student Associate appointment is open to any advanced degree student studying underwater archaeology or a directly related field. Membership in the Society for Historical Archaeology is also required. The ACUA Board of Directors will review all applications and make a selection at the January conference. All application packages must be received by Monday, 01 November 2010.  For more information about the ACUA please visit our website, http://www.acuaonline.org/.  All other questions, and complete applications should be emailed to:
ACUA.Student.Rep@gmail.com

Nautical Archaeology Society 25 Year Anniversary Scholarship for 2011. Closes 12 December 2010.

Annual NASOH conference 2011 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA

May 12th – 14th/15th 2010

MARITIME HISTORY RESEARCH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE  21ST CENTURY

Call for Papers

During recent decades maritime history has become far more diverse than ever before.  New sub-disciplines of maritime history have developed, traditional topics have been examined from new perspectives, and inter-disciplinary research has become more a standard than an exception. National maritime history research has been embedded into international contexts and global cooperation is a standard for most maritime historians.

The annual NASOH conference 2011 to be hosted by Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA aims to provide an overview on what is going on in maritime history at the beginning of the 21st century. It aims to stimulate discussion on the development of the discipline as a whole in both a national and global context. Panels will address such questions as: To what degree have maritime historians understood the challenges of the 21st century?  In what ways can they contribute to the solution of global problems in the marine realm? What is the relationship of maritime history to new historical sub-disciplines such as environmental or Atlantic-world history? Does traditional maritime history still make sense? What’s the role of specialized museums and archives for future maritime history?

Proposals for panels of up to four speakers as well as proposals for individual papers addressing the state of the art of maritime history as well as new directions in maritime history research should be submitted prior Jan. 31st 2011 to the conference organizers via e-mail (iheidbri@odu.edu). Each proposal for a complete panel should include the title of the proposed session as well as a brief abstract of the session (200 words), the contact details for the organizer of the session and title, abstract (500 words) name and contact details for the individual papers of the proposed panel. Proposals for individual papers should include title, abstract (500 words) name and contact details. Please submit all proposals in one of the following file formats: pdf, doc or rtf (please no docx-files).

Dr. Ingo Heidbrink

Professor of History

-Graduate Program Director-

Dept. of History

8046 Batten Arts and Letters Building

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 23529

tel. 757-683-3656 or -3949

fax. 757-683-5644

mail: iheidbri@odu.edu<mailto:iheidbri@odu.edu>

Skype: ingo.heidbrink

Flinders University, Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology, closes 22 November

Position Description
Part-time, approx. 20-30 hrs/wk; temp, approx. 6 months w/possible extension

Will assist Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Center with data compilation for a resource and management assessment of MPAs throughout the U.S. Will gather, organize and verify site-specific information on cultural heritage resources within MPAs in the MPA Inventory (a geospatial database designed to catalog and classify marine protected areas), consult with existing MPA program partners to ensure data accuracy and completeness, and compile data in an organized database for querying and related spatial GIS analyses. Other work will include supporting the MPA Inventory team and the MPA Center’s Cultural Resources Coordinator to design a suitable and efficient data gathering approach and protocol through independently researching and mining existing information to compile a comprehensive MPA resource and management database.1-2 years experience with maritime history, nautical archaeology, or cultural resource management background. Should be proficient in Excel and tabular data management, have good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to prioritize work and function independently on initiative.
Experience with GIS is preferred.Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

BS in Marine Sciences, Geography, related discipline, or equivalent.

Position Description
Part-time, approx. 20-30 hrs/wk; temp, approx. 6 months w/possible extension

Will assist Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Center with data compilation for a resource and management assessment of MPAs throughout the U.S. Will gather, organize and verify site-specific information on cultural heritage resources within MPAs in the MPA Inventory (a geospatial database designed to catalog and classify marine protected areas), consult with existing MPA program partners to ensure data accuracy and completeness, and compile data in an organized database for querying and related spatial GIS analyses. Other work will include supporting the MPA Inventory team and the MPA Center’s Cultural Resources Coordinator to design a suitable and efficient data gathering approach and protocol through independently researching and mining existing information to compile a comprehensive MPA resource and management database.1-2 years experience with maritime history, nautical archaeology, or cultural resource management background. Should be proficient in Excel and tabular data management, have good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to prioritize work and function independently on initiative.
Experience with GIS is preferred.Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

BS in Marine Sciences, Geography, related discipline, or equivalent.

1) Associate Professorship of Maritime Archaeology, University of Southern Denmark, closes 14 December

2) Education Director, Texas Maritime Museum, closes 1 November

3) Collections Manager: Immediate opening at growing and very active historical society in southeastern Connecticut for part-time (20-30 hrs per week) staff member to oversee all aspects of care, documentation and registration of diverse, multi-site collection, including works of art, maritime artifacts, manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, furniture, and toys. Working knowledge of cataloguing, best curatorial practices, artifact handling, conservation methods, evaluation, and storage. Must possess leadership and supervisory skills, experience in historical interpretation, interacting with public, student interns, volunteers, museum visitors. Demonstrated expertise in exhibit planning and installation. Able to assist in all aspects of museum operations. Other requirements: Graduate degree in history, museum studies or related field; know-how in digital photography; facility in standard computer programs as well as Pastperfect or comparable software. Carpentry skills a plus. The successful candidate will have solid interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with team; be organized, detail-oriented and resourceful on limited budget; able to multi-task. Also required: professional verbal and written skills. Must be available many weekends and holidays. Email resume, cover letter, salary requirements, published writing sample, and list of three references with contact information to Director@Stoningtonhistory.org.

4) Educator, The Mariners’ Museum, ncd

29th International Submerged Lands Management Conference
Webinar Series: September – December 2010
Hosted by: Florida DEP’s Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas

Conference Purpose

Increase awareness of the management issues surrounding submerged lands within the U.S, Canada, and the Caribbean, and provide a forum for discussion about submerged lands issues.

Session on Managing Submerged Cultural Resources during the conference webinar series at 3:30 PM on November 18, 2010.  More specifically this session will cover issues surrounding the assessment of injury and damage to submerged cultural resources from oil or chemical spills, groundings, looting or any other man made impact. The speakers will discuss the various methodologies that are used to conduct these assessments, the presence or absence of laws at the federal or state levels, and the legal requirements for assessment data to be used in pursuing legal action.  It will feature four national experts in the field of cultural resource damage assessment, Mr. Martin McAllister, MA, RPS and Dr. Larry Murphy, RPA who are leading consulting archaeologists and trainers in the field of archaeological damage assessment; Mr. David Alberg, Superintendent of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and Ole Varmer, and International Law attorney with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.  Attached is a more detailed abstract and biographical information about the session and speakers.

If you are a public land manager, archaeologist, attorney or other cultural resources professional you will not want to miss this session.  It is free of charge and offers CEUs for attorneys.

The session is 3:00 to 4:30 PM on November 18^th, 2010.  To register please follow the link below:

 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/958459130

CALL FOR PAPERS

International Congress of Maritime Museums Conference 2011

National Museum of American History, Smithsonian, Washington D.C. The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, Virginia USA

9 – 15 October 2011

Maritime Museums 2011: Connecting with the future

Adapting to change is nothing new for maritime museums, but the pace and breadth of changes we face in the 21st century are already straining resources. Connecting with the Future will explore the very real challenges that confront us in an age of changing demographics, economics, communications and technology. How best can maritime museums identify and exploit opportunities in an environment of economic turmoil; continuing social change and technological innovation?

This international conference will bring leading thinkers and practitioners from within and beyond the museum sector to inform what future directions maritime museums might take. The focus of the academic programme will be to explore innovative solutions to strategic and practical challenges.

Papers are invited for the main sessions of the conference based on the following themes: Connecting with visitors:on-site and on-line; Showing impact: economic, social and cultural; Innovations in collections interpretation and access; The power of partnerships; Leadership. Papers should address these broader issues within the context of maritime museums and collections. All sessions will have a session leader who will assume the role of discussant, providing an expert overview of the session theme. The ICMM conference language is English.

Please provide an abstract of 300 words by email to: Rachel.Mulhearn@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Deadline for Call for Papers is 17 December 2010

1) Assistant Professor of Military History, US Military Academy at West Point, closes December 1

We seek an historian with research expertise in either Air and Naval Warfare or the History of Science and Technology (preferably both); expertise in a non-Western field is desirable.

2) Library and Archive Curator, SS Great Britain Trust, closes November 9

3) 2 Documentation Assistants, SS Great Britain Trust, closes November 19

Flinders University:

Our progams in Screen and Media Production provide post-production skills, knowledge of screen and media production, and an understanding of issues and theory in a related field of study (Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, Maritime Archaeology or Tourism).

You will learn skills in a range of commonly employed documentary production practices and develop the ability to collaborate with peers on basic screen-production projects.

Historic Preservation Specialist (Archaeology), closes October 28.

Documented experience working with submerged sites including shipwrecks strongly encouraged. 

Familiarity with New York State prehistory, history and maritime history encouraged. Familiarity with the interpretation of information gathered including side scan sonar, magnetometer, and sub-bottom profiling.

1) Society for the History of Navy Medicine Seeks Panel Members.

2) Call for Papers

39th Annual Maritime History Symposium

Maine Maritime Museum

Topic: “The Navy and Maine”

April 30, 2011

Maine Maritime Museum’s symposium this year will cover a broad range of naval topics with an impact on Maine. Naval vessels built in the state, Maine naval shipyards and duty stations, naval seamen from Maine, the defense of the Maine coast, naval action along the Maine coast, all naval subjects with any relation to Maine will be open for presentation and debate. There is no time period restriction. The theme was inspired by local concerns regarding the 2011 closing of Maine’s Brunswick Naval Air Station, but presentations need not be focused on the air base, Cold War, or ASW topics.

This Symposium will also complement Maine Maritime Museum’s exhibit (Feb. 19 to Aug. 7, 2011) Cold Waters, Cold War: the 20th Century Navy in Maine.

To propose a speaker or to volunteer to speak, contact senior curator Nathan Lipfert, lipfert@maritimeme.org, or 207-443-1316, ext. 328.

Nathan R. Lipfert, Senior Curator
Maine Maritime Museum
243 Washington Street
Bath, Maine 04530
207-443-1316, ext 328, fax 207-443-1665
www.mainemaritimemuseum.org
lipfert@maritimeme.org

1) Director of Education, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program, ncd

2) Maritime Historian, Assistant Professor, US Merchant Marine Academy, closes October 29.

3) The USS LST Ship Memorial is seeking an Executive Director for the LST 325 in Evansville, Indiana.

The Executive Director is responsible for effectively managing the overall operation and administration of the LST 325 and serves at the pleasure of and reports to the Board of Directors.  The Executive Director is responsible for planning and the day-to-day management of the ship. This includes developing and managing tourism, managing staff, promoting new programs and activities, recruiting volunteers, and directing public affairs efforts, as well as directing minor maintenance activities on the ship.

Pease send Resumes to: Ken Frank, USS LST Ship Memorial, 840 LST Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47713

1) Executive Director, The Hudson River Maritime Museum, closes November 15

2) Museum/Public Libraries Outreach Intern

The USS Constitution Museum seeks an energetic, enthusiastic intern to assist in the development of a Museum/Public Libraries outreach program.  The Museum is reaching out to public libraries to bring the stories of USS Constitution and her crew into the home setting through discovery kits. The Old Ironsides Family Fun Kit contains engaging, hands-on games and activities that provide families with the opportunity to have fun and learn together about Constitution‘s diverse crew and what life was like at sea during the Age of Sail. Interns will be engaged in a variety of activities, including front-end evaluation with families, research into the field of museum and library education, literature reviews, contacting museum and library professionals, developing activities, and refining current elements.  Interns will work closely with project staff in the Museum’s Curatorial and Museum Learning departments.  The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about family learning and programming, has a strong interest in outreach in libraries and museums, has excellent communication skills, and is willing to work with the public. Interested individuals should send letter of interest, resume, and references to Rebecca Parmer, Archivist, at rparmer@ussconstitutionmuseum.org or PO Box 291812, Boston, MA 02129. This is an unpaid internship opportunity. For more information, please call 617-426-1812 x118.

1) e-learning Assistant, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, closes October 7

2) Collections Assistant, Scottish Maritime Museum, closes October 25

Applications now being accepted for the 2011 Women Divers Hall of Fame/Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarship in Underwater Archaeology, Applications open from October 1 through November 26.