Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator (Anthropology)
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 17, 2018
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Description Summary
The Anthropology Program at Auburn University invites applications for a full-time one-year NAGPRA Coordinator position for 2018-2019, with the possibility for renewal, starting as soon as possible.
Responsibilities for this position include implementation of NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act), managing the inventory and curation of NAGPRA collections (osteological and artifactual), establishing and maintaining relationships with tribal communities, serving as the institutional point of contact for inquiries seeking information on Native American ancestral remains and objects falling under NAGPRA , overseeing the disposition of culturally unidentifiable remains and objects, and overseeing the repatriation of culturally identifiable remains and objects.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in anthropology or a related field, minimum 2-years of experience with NAGPRA compliance, consultation, and project management, knowledge of human osteology, and knowledge of the archaeology/ethnohistory of the southeastern US (especially Alabama). Outstanding candidates with an M.A. or who are in the final stages of dissertation writing ( ABD ) will be considered.
Excellent communication skills.
Eligible to work in the U.S. by the start date.
Desired Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of NAGPRA law and procedures for compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, manage multiple projects simultaneously and carry them through to completion.
- Prior experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders (i.e. descendant communities, university faculty/staff/students, government staff) and the ability to work collaboratively.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin August 1, 2018 and continue until position is filled.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The Anthropology Program at Auburn University invites applications for a full-time one-year NAGPRA Coordinator position for 2018-2019, with the possibility for renewal, starting as soon as possible.
Responsibilities for this position include implementation of NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act), managing the inventory and curation of NAGPRA collections (osteological and artifactual), establishing and maintaining relationships with tribal communities, serving as the institutional point of contact for inquiries seeking information on Native American ancestral remains and objects falling under NAGPRA , overseeing the disposition of culturally unidentifiable remains and objects, and overseeing the repatriation of culturally identifiable remains and objects.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in anthropology or a related field, minimum 2-years of experience with NAGPRA compliance, consultation, and project management, knowledge of human osteology, and knowledge of the archaeology/ethnohistory of the southeastern US (especially Alabama). Outstanding candidates with an M.A. or who are in the final stages of dissertation writing ( ABD ) will be considered.
Excellent communication skills.
Eligible to work in the U.S. by the start date.
Desired Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of NAGPRA law and procedures for compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, manage multiple projects simultaneously and carry them through to completion.
- Prior experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders (i.e. descendant communities, university faculty/staff/students, government staff) and the ability to work collaboratively.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin August 1, 2018 and continue until position is filled.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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