Faculty Services Officer III - Archaeology

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Arts - Anthropology Dept
Salary range $98,973 to $138,717
Posted date September 14, 2023
Closing date Will remain open until filled.
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Faculty Service Officer Agreement, this position is permanent and offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits with an annual salary range of $98,973 to $138,717. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2024, or earlier.
Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is in person.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chair, the Faculty Service Officer (FSO) supports and facilitates the teaching and research functions of faculty members, both by direct contributions to research and teaching and by providing administrative, managerial, and organizational support.
The FSO will serve as Curator of the Archaeology and Ethnographic Collections. The FSO will teach 2 courses per year as required, and train and supervise graduate teaching assistants assigned to these courses. They will maintain a research program as well as supervise honours and graduate students within their areas of expertise. The position requires continuous upgrading of pertinent knowledge, broad knowledge of departmental collections and teaching aids, as well as curatorial standards, legislation and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-graduate degree (minimum MA) in Anthropology or related discipline, with experience working with Archaeological and Ethnographic collections.
• Teaching experience at a post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) basic curatorial practices for other classes of materials, as needed.
• Knowledge and application of current, specialized information and techniques associated with laboratory analysis of archaeological and ethnographic materials.
• Knowledge (or ability and willingness to learn) of relevant university, provincial, and federal legislation relating to human remains, as well as the various conventions and treaties relating to museum collecting.
  Participation in professional conferences and continued membership in relevant professional organizations (e.g. Society for American Archaeology, and the Alberta Museums Association) is an asset.