Archaeology Field Director
About The Position
WestLand is seeking a full-time Archaeology Field Director to join our Cultural Resources team in Tucson Arizona. The ideal candidate will have an expertise in southwestern cultural history, archaeology, and local traditions and will have strong ties within the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading teams on archaeological projects across Arizona and potentially neighboring states. For out-of-town projects and longer duration stays, per diem and single-occupancy lodging is provided. The successful candidate will be based out of WestLand's Tucson office.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field. An undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field AND additional years of experience may substitute for a graduate degree.
- A minimum of two years supervisory experience as a cultural resource professional in the American Southwest.
- Previous experience working in Northern Arizona required.
- Previous experience writing technical archaeological reports.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in a desert environment featuring extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and potential high altitudes.
- Ability to travel for work, often on short notice and for extended periods (paid drive time, per diem and hotel provided).
- Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in southwestern cultural history, archaeology, and local traditions.
- Strong ties within the local community.
Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating archaeological fieldwork (field survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery excavations).
- Supervising field crews to record artifacts, map features and sites, create scaled profiles and plans, and be responsible for all paperwork, notes, and records.
- Processing and cataloging artifacts and other materials to lab specifications.
- Filing and scanning records and paperwork.
- Completing record searches and writing technical reports.
Benefits
- 9 holidays
- healthcare benefits
- paid time off (PTO)
- 401k matching for full time employees
- Flexible work schedules
- remote/hybrid possibilities are available for most roles
- two-way mentorship
- financial incentives to publish your work
- tuition reimbursement for ongoing educational support
- career-path structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
