Luther College, a small private liberal arts school in northeast Iowa, is
looking to fill the following position:

Anthropology/Archaeology Laboratory and Collections Manager

Responsibilities will include training and supervising undergraduate work
study students, managing the college's archaeological and ethnographic
collections, exercising supervision over daily laboratory operations and
budget, and working with anthropology faculty to insure compliance with the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).  The
successful candidate should also be able to supervise the laboratory
component of the biennial archaeological field school, develop and
implement an anthropological outreach program, and plan and install
exhibits of materials in the Luther College archaeological and ethnographic
collections.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum BA/BS in anthropology or related field (master's
degree preferred) with experience in the management and curation of
material culture, both archaeological and ethnographic (significant
equivalent experience would be considered).  Familiarity with NAGPRA, CRM,
and Midwestern U.S. archaeology highly desirable.

A successful candidate will have:
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively
with a wide variety of people
· The ability to supervise and manage a small but active anthropology lab,
including a staff of undergraduate work study students
· Experience in standard archaeological practices and methodologies,
especially as applied to the processing, description, analysis, and
accessioning of artifacts; familiarity with fundamental conservation a plus
· Strong skills with IBM-compatible personal computers, especially in the
area of database management; familiarity with MS Access highly desirable
· The ability to adjust to and work effectively within the dynamic
environment of a student-oriented private liberal arts college

APPOINTMENT: Regular, 12 month position 

SALARY:  Based upon qualifications and experience

BENEFITS:  full benefit package, including major medical health coverage,
life insurance, disability insurance, and tuition remission

BEGINNING DATE: late August, 2001 desirable, although exact date is negotiable

CLOSING DATE: applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and list
of three references to:

Director of Human Resources
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA  52101

An EEO employer.

Questions concerning the position can be directed to:

Colin Betts
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA  52101
(537) 387-1284
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