Marine survey, marine geophysics, hydrographic survey

The theme today is marine survey work, learn marine survey and be a better, more well rounded archaeologist. Don’t complain about not being able to find a job. Nobody wants to hear it.  

1) Project Manager-Marine Site Investigation & Surveys, ncd

2) Marine Geophysics, Nanyang Technological University, ncd

Find marine survey, marine geophysical and hydrographic survey jobs here (bookmark this site and check back often): http://www.thsoa.org/pg_employment.htm

Marine Anthropologist, marine remote sensing

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The University of Miami is committed to educating and nurturing students, creating knowledge, and providing service to our community and beyond. We are leaders in the area of education, scholarship, intercollegiate athletics and service. Come join our team!

The Division of Marine Affairs and Policy seeks an individual with a Ph.D in anthropology and at least 10 years extensive work experience in studying human-environment relations, using multiple methods, including remote sensing, qualitative and quantitative methods. Excellent verbal and written skills and demonstrated ability to secure extramural funds. Duties include developing an interdisciplinary research and PhD program involving multiple disciplines. This position is expected to collaborate with other RSMAS and UM-wide faculty in developing a solid research program (see Web site for list of research interests: http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/research/). Position #041997.  Salary: Competitive. DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Send CV, names and addresses of three references, a sample of scholarly writing, and a concise statement of research interests to: Search Committee, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Division of Marine Affairs and Policy, University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker CSWY, Miami, FL 33149-1098.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology

Marine Archaeology:

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut seeks an established scholar of prominent standing in his/her field of specialization for visiting appointment to the Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology.

In History, the applicant will be a recognized senior academic specializing either in classical Islamic history or in the modern history of the Middle East in such areas, for example, as legal history and jurisprudence or in socio-economic, intellectual and cultural studies.

In Archaeology, the applicant will be an acknowledged senior academic specializing in areas not currently covered by the department, including Egyptology, the archaeology of Mesopotamia and/ or Iran, the archaeology of pre-Islamic Arabia and the Gulf, Islamic, environmental or marine archaeology. Applicants who have experience in teaching archaeological methodology and theory are particularly welcome.
In addition to the normal functions associated with the occupancy of a Chair at AUB, candidates are expected to teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, supervise student research and MA or, in the case of History, PhD theses. The language of instruction is English. The period of visiting appointment is one to two years. The appointment is to begin on September 15, 2011.

Whaling Ship Charles W. Morgan 38th Voyage Program Coordinator

Charles W. Morgan 38th Voyage Program Coordinator:

Part-time (20 hrs/wk) grant-funded position. Duties include responsibility for diverse projects included in the 38th Voyage project such as coordinating three scholarly conferences (GREPMA, NEH, NOAA Whaling Heritage) working with internal scholar advisors, participating in fund-raising for education and history programs, assisting with development of curriculum related to the 38th Voyage. In addition, planning & attending regular project management meetings, preparing reports, presentations and being NEH planning grant manager.

Qualifications include B.A./B.S. in education, American History or a related field, excellent communication/organizational skills, proven success with project/event management , strong Internet and word processing ability with willingness to work some weekends, holidays and evenings. Applications considered until January 6, 2011. To apply, submit a Seaport application, resume, letter of interest and contact information for three references to: Mystic Seaport Museum, P. O. Box 6000, Mystic, CT 06355, Attn: H. R.

2 posts: Data Management Officer and Marine Geophysicists, Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology invites applications for the following post:

Data Management Officer (Coastal & Marine)
(Salisbury)

Marine Geophysicists (Coastal and Marine)
(Salisbury and Edinburgh)

Wessex Archaeology has one of the largest teams specialising in coastal and marine archaeology in the UK with over 30 staff. We are currently conducting a range of exciting projects, and demand for our expertise is high. Our Coastal and Marine team is based at Wessex Archaeology’s offices in Salisbury and Edinburgh.

We are seeking to appoint a Data Management Officer to support the Coastal & Marine team and Marine Geophysicists for Salisbury and Edinburgh offices.

Applicants will be required to complete the Company application form and supply a supporting CV. Applications should be sent in by 12:00 noon Wednesday 5th January 2011.

Maritime History Prize

Coriolis: The International Journal of Maritime Studies, has announced a cash prize of $1,000 for the best scholarly article it publishes. 

The Gerald E. Morris Prize is named after the late Gerald E. Morris, former Library Director at the G.W. Blunt White Library at Mystic Seaport.  He established a prize article contest in 1980 to encourage research and publication in the field of American Maritime History. Now expanded to include international maritime studies, the principle aim of this prize is to engender interest in maritime scholarship, and make it available to a diverse audience.  Coriolis is especially pleased to be able to honor the memory of Morris and excited to work with the Fellows of the G.W. White Blunt Library to promote an active scholarly interest in maritime heritage.  A committee of Fellows of the Library will choose the winning article from submissions to Coriolis each year, and award the author the $1,000 prize.

For the purposes of the prize, articles must adhere to the Author Guidelines as outlined for Coriolis.

The winner will be announced June 1 of each year for articles submitted in the previous year.  Coriolis is actively soliciting scholarly submissions for publications.  For further information, please see the Coriolis website at http://ijms.nmdl.org/index, or contact paul.opecko@mysticseaport.org.

Summer 2011 OWUSS NPS Submerged Resources Center Research Internship

Research Internship

The National Park Service Research Internship will provide a unique opportunity to work with leading archaeologists, underwater photographers, and scientists in the National Park Service and other agencies in the American state and federal government. Specific work projects will be determined based upon interests of the intern as well as the needs of associated projects. The internship will be based in Denver Colorado but it is expected that the intern will travel to projects within the continental United States and potentially overseas as part of this internship. The internship could involve a specific project in a single park or a larger project in multiple parks.

Applications due: January 31, 2011

More Information.

Maritime Archaeologist, Asst. Professor, University of Connecticut

Position Summary:
The Anthropology Department, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in maritime archaeology to begin August 23, 2011. Duties will include teaching, research, and service.  This faculty member will be based primarily at UConn’s Avery Point campus. UConn Avery Point is located on Long Island Sound and offers a variety of undergraduate programs to a diverse student population, as well as a graduate program in Marine Sciences.  Faculty research at UConn Avery Point is primarily oriented toward the ocean and things maritime or marine.  UConn maintains a small but active research diving program at Avery Point, and the university is an institutional member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. For a detailed description of UConn Avery Point and its programs, please visit http://averypoint.uconn.edu/avery_point/index.php.

The new faculty member will make an active contribution to the Maritime Studies Program and the Department of Anthropology.  She or he will teach undergraduate courses in the Anthropology major, the Maritime Studies major, and the Maritime Archaeology minor, and will also have the opportunity to carry out graduate teaching and training in collaboration with faculty at both the Avery Point and Storrs campuses.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an active research program in archaeology related to the maritime world, that is, to the material remains of people and their activities on, under, near, or associated with the sea.   Geographic and temporal focus is open.

 
Other minimum qualifications include the completion of all requirements for the PhD in Anthropology or a related discipline by the start date of employment; a strong record of research and publication; and the ability to teach courses in anthropology, archaeology, and maritime studies. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.     

Preferred qualifications: PhD in hand at the time the application is submitted, a strong record in obtaining research funding, and  demonstrated ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. 

Appointment Terms:
This is a nine-month, tenure-track position that will report to both the Anthropology Department Head and the Director of the Avery Point campus.  Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

To apply:
Applicants should visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu to upload 1) a letter of application, which should include a statement describing research plans and teaching interests; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) selected scholarly papers and publications; and 4) the names and contact details of three referees willing to provide letters of reference. The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and actively solicits applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. 

Applications received by January 15, 2011, will be given preference in the screening process.

Natalie D. Munro
Head Maritime Archaeology Search Committee
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Unit 2176, 354 Mansfield Road
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT  06269
(860)486-0090
natalie.munro@uconn.edu

2011 Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society Intro course in Underwater Archaeology

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MAHS Introductory Course in Underwater Archaeology – 2011

The Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society (MAHS) is accepting applications for its annual Introductory Course in Underwater Archaeology starting Wednesday January 26, 2011. The course consists of nine evening sessions (7:30-9:00pm) on Wednesday nights at the McLean High School, Media Center, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA, and a pool session.

The cost of the course is $175 (Make checks payable to MAHS, PO Box 44382, L’Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC 20026). Course texts, which are optional, are expected to cost about $25. The class is open to all interested persons.

2011 Underwater Archaeology Course Schedule
Jan 26 Introduction to Underwater Archaeology
Feb 2 Archival Research
Feb 16 Ship’s Architecture
Feb 23 Position Fixing and Search Methods
Mar 2 Surveying, Recording and Mapping
Mar 9 Photography and Video Documentation
Mar 16 Conservation of Artifacts
Mar 23 Ethics and the Law
TBD Apr Survey and Mapping Pool Session
Mar 30 Project Planning and Report Preparation
Apr 6 Snow Dates if earlier sessions are canceled

If your schedule or location do not permit attending these evening classes, MAHS also offers the course on DVD with instructor guide for $199.95. For further info on the video course contact Steven Anthony at (301) 419-8222 or santhony@mahsnet.org  

Upon completion of the introductory course, the student who is a certified scuba diver will be eligible to enroll in an underwater archaeology field school to be held in Key Largo, FL the last two weekends in June 2011(dates TBD) or in local area field schools to be scheduled later. PADI certifications in underwater/maritime archaeology are available to graduates of these courses.

MAHS is an internationally recognized non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the research and preservation of our maritime heritage and to increasing the general public‚s awareness of this heritage. As part of our charter, we hold bimonthly meetings with guest speakers, conduct various underwater archaeology courses and field schools annually, and participate in various interesting and exciting archaeological and historical projects.

For further information about the course see our website at www.mahsnet.org or contact Tom Berkey (703) 978-4429 (leave name and number) or tberkey1@verizon.net.

2011 Summer Field School in Maritime Archaeology

Saint Mary’s College-University of Rhode Island Summer Field School in Maritime Archaeology

The Summer Field School in Maritime Archaeology is a joint research expedition conducted in Bermuda by faculty and students of Saint Mary’s College of California and the University of Rhode Island.  The field school
is a research-based learning experience that will expose students to a variety of activities including archival research, artifact conservation, remote sensing survey, and underwater documentation of historic shipwrecks.

The field school will be conducted in the three week period from July 18 -Aug 10, 2011. Classroom work related to maritime history and maritimearchaeological field methods will comprise week one. Underwater research and
documentation of 16th and 17th century shipwrecks will be conducted inBermuda during the remaining two weeks. Students will receive 3 units of upper division anthropology credit.

Course enrollment will be limited to 12 students.  There are no academic prerequisites, but all participants in the field school must obtain both scuba and AAUS certification prior to the beginning of the field school and must have their own diving equipment (no tanks or weights required).  While in Bermuda, students will participate in each of three research modules: laboratory training in the museum’s conservation facility, archaeological survey and documentation of historic shipwrecks, and archival research in the Bermuda Archives, located in the nearby city of Hamilton.  In addition, students will attend periodic lectures on such topics as archival research methods, archaeological survey (magnetometer and visual survey), site excavation and mapping, analysis of archaeological data, conservation of waterlogged artifacts, etc. 

Application Procedures

For applications or additional information, please contact Professor James M. Allan of the Saint Mary’s College Anthropology Department jallan@stmarys-ca.edu or Professor Roderick Mather of the University of Rhode Island History Department roderick@uri.edu, who are the co-directors of the program.