Director of Archaeological Research Division

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Archaeological Research leads a transdisciplinary team of archaeologists and historic preservationists who conduct survey, excavation, data analysis, and reporting for state and federal agencies and a variety of public entities and private firms. The director is responsible for strategic planning and all aspects of project management including sponsor development, project proposal development, research design, data analysis, reporting, and publication. The Research Division’s sponsored project portfolio routinely includes sixty to eighty concurrent contracts, requiring careful prioritization, sponsor communication, and budgetary and capacity oversight. The director actively participates in research dissemination and publication through peer reviewed journals, book chapters, professional conferences, university lectures, and other public presentations. The director collaborates with international, national, and regional research groups and universities; across multidisciplinary UO departments, and with other museum units. The director is responsible for assigning and reviewing the work of all project leaders in the research division including deputy directors (2), operations manager (1), research associates (5-7) and research assistants (3-5). This position reports to the Executive Director. This is a funding contingent career research faculty position. Depending on the experience and expertise of the successful candidate, this position may be hired at the rank of research assistant Type C, research associate, senior research associate I, or senior research associate II.

Requirements

A masters degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (for Research Assistant Type C rank).
Four years of experience in fieldwork, analysis, and/or research labs (for Research Assistant Type C rank).
A Terminal degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (for Research Associate rank).
Four years of experience in fieldwork, analysis, and/or research labs (for Research Associate rank).
A terminal degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (for Senior Research Associate I rank).
Six years of relevant experience post terminal degree, four years of which must include fieldwork, analysis, and/or research lab experience (for Senior Research Associate I rank).
A terminal degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field (for Senior Research Associate II rank).
Twelve years of relevant experience post terminal degree, four years of which must include fieldwork, analysis, and/or research lab experience (for Senior Research Associate II rank).
In depth knowledge of archaeology and cultural resource management (CRM) legislation and process in Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and Great Basin.
Ability to conduct archaeological projects in Oregon (Permitted by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)).
Ability to prioritize and communicate across multiple projects.
Ability to lead a diverse team with varied areas of expertise.
Knowledge of CRM policies of state and federal agencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of GIS information management in ArcGIS.
Excellent writing skills for proposal development and publication.
Ability to coordinate with the Oregon SHPO, state and federal agencies and Native American Tribes in Oregon.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding portfolio.
Experience publishing research results in high profile publications.
Experience collaborating with progressive scholars across multiple related fields.

Responsibilities

Conduct survey, excavation, data analysis, and reporting for state and federal agencies and a variety of public entities and private firms.
Strategic planning and all aspects of project management including sponsor development, project proposal development, research design, data analysis, reporting, and publication.
Prioritization, sponsor communication, and budgetary and capacity oversight for sixty to eighty concurrent contracts.
Research dissemination and publication through peer reviewed journals, book chapters, professional conferences, university lectures, and other public presentations.
Collaboration with international, national, and regional research groups and universities; across multidisciplinary UO departments, and with other museum units.
Assigning and reviewing the work of all project leaders in the research division.