[Archport] Oferta trabajo: Center for Heritage Resource Studies, Anthropology, U. Maryland

["Marta Diaz-Guardamino" <marta_diaz_guardamino@hotmail.com>]

From: Lena Mortensen <lmortensen@anth.umd.edu>
Reply To: wac@flinders.edu.au
To: <wac@flinders.edu.au>
Subject: [Wac] Position Announcement: Center for Heritage Resource Studies
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 6:41:54 PM

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

DUTIES: The Center for Heritage Resource Studies located in the
Department of Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park is
seeking a Faculty Research Assistant/Associate to function as the
Center's Assistant Director.  This position is 20 hours per week with
funding for up to three years.  The initial appointment is for one year
with renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance. 

The Center has strong and dynamic programs in public archaeology,
heritage tourism, and resource management, with an emphasis on both
cultural and natural resources. Heritage resource studies is an emerging
field and there is a clear need for research devoted to understanding
the cultural characteristics of heritage and its uses.  It is critical
that this research be formulated in such a way that it can be readily
applied by those who are responsible for the management of our historic,
cultural and environmental resources, as well as contribute to an
increased public awareness of the need for responsible heritage
development.

This position reports to the Director of the Center.  The successful
candidate will be responsible for various duties that include; 1)
coordinating and develop Center programming; 2) assisting staff members
with proposal preparation; 3) grant writing; 4) assisting with expanding
the Center's relationship with public, private, and international
organizations that are dedicated to the study of heritage; 5)
disseminating the Center's work (WEB page development, brochures,
e-newsletters, etc.); 6) coordinating staff and advisory group
meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Research, writing, and WEB page development skills are
necessary.  For best consideration, candidates should have applied
experience in one of the fields related to heritage studies.  A
Bachelor's degree is required, Ph.D. is preferred.  If applicant has a
Ph.D. they will be hired as a Faculty Research Associate, otherwise they
will be hired as a Faculty Research Assistant. 

Salary will be commensurate with skills and if a COLA is awarded to
University employees during contract period candidate will be eligible
to receive it.  Employer will not provide subsidy for health insurance
and retirement.


TO APPLY:       Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a vitae
and names of three references to: Search Committee Chair, Center for
Heritage Resource Studies, Department of Anthropology, 1111 Woods Hall,
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7415.  The job is open
until filled, although first consideration will be given to those
applications received by August 15, 2006. Interviews will follow with an
expected hire date by the beginning of October.  The University of
Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AAE.


Lena Mortensen
Assistant Director
Center for Heritage Resource Studies
1111 Woods Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742
301-405-0085
www.heritage.umd.edu