Director, Center For Archaeological Research (CAR)

at  University of Texas at San Antonio

JOB SUMMARY

The Director will oversee CAR’s successful role as a contract archaeology provider and curation facility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of experience in cultural resource management or heritage administration.
• Experience in all phases of CRM, including bidding and contract acquisition, project design and implementation, personnel and budget management, and report writing.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in a related field from an accredited institution.
• An innovative vision for a 21st-century, university-based contract archaeology facility.
• Strong executive skills and leadership experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that enable them to work effectively with various office personnel, academic units, university administration, government agencies, and external constituencies.
• Record of scholarship and research.
• Willingness to pursue research in Texas and adjacent regions, (Texas experience preferred).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Director will partner with the Department of Anthropology to provide training and research opportunities for UTSA’s undergraduate and graduate students, including those in the Anthropology PhD program, which emphasizes anthropology’s broad engagement with environmental issues.
• May include the opportunity to contribute to instruction and training, teaching courses periodically, and serving on graduate student committees.
• The director must demonstrate an ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of various urban populations and support the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
• The Director will further the Center’s community collaborations and commitment to public education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.