Eastern Washington University Hiring for Archaeologist – AHS at Cheney Full Time

Position Title:

Archaeologist 2 – AHS

Posting Number:

2023051EP

Classification Title:

Archaeologist II

Working Title:

Archaeologist 2

Classification Code:

1570

RCW Exemption Criteria:

12 – Research Activities

EWU Position Number:

E99631

CUPA Code:

No Match

FLSA:

Exempt – Professional

Bargaining Unit :

None

% Full Time:

100

Salary / Wage Range:

AE – 107

Salary Information:

$51,878 – $72,634

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP – Position is Available Now

Term of Appointment:

12 months per year – ongoing grant funded

Location:

Cheney

County:

Spokane

Project Description:

Multiple grants/contracts

Project Duration:

Overlapping Deadlines

Background Check:

Yes – Access to Funds or other items of value

Responsible HR User:

Kenlyn Mackey

Responsible HR User Email address:

[email protected]

Job Summary:

Eastern Washington University invites applications for the position of Archaeologist 2 – Archaeological & Historical Services for the College of Professional Programs, Archaeological and Historical Services (AHS).

This position will lead cultural resource management projects that aid clients in meeting local, state, and federal compliance requirements pertaining to the inventory, protection, and enhancement of archaeological and historical resources in the northwestern U.S. The position’s main responsibility is to implement and manage cultural resources projects, lead crews, and prepare reports of findings. The incumbent will also prepare proposals and respond to client needs in order to meet project goals and deadlines.

Since 1980, Archaeological and Historical Services (AHS) has provided cultural resources management services for all aspects of project planning and development. AHS is a grant/contract research program at Eastern Washington University that specializes in aiding private, city, county, state, and federal clients in meeting local, state, and federal compliance requirements pertaining to the inventory, protection, and enhancement of archaeological and historical resources in the Northwestern United States.

In addition to project findings reports, our professional staff contribute to historic preservation and archaeological research through the publication of findings in research journals and presentations at regional and national conferences. For more information on AHS, visit our department home located here: https://sites.ewu.edu/ahs

On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

This is a full time, grant and contract funded salaried position with full benefits. Eastern Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately and applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Diversity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

• Please note that this posting will close at midnight on June 28, 2023.
• Position is 100% grant/contract funded. Continuation of the position is dependent on continuation of grants/contracts.
• During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/

Physical Demands :

• Field work involving working outside, walking over uneven ground, working in variable weather conditions.

Pre-Placement Physical :

No

Hearing Test :

Yes

Medical Monitoring Post Hire :

Yes

Protective Equipment :

Hard hat, hearing protection, high visibility/reflective safety vest, inclement weather gear, and steel-toed work boots. University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or related field and four years of full-time experience as a professional archaeologist, or;
• Master’s degree in anthropology or related field and one year of full-time experience as a professional archaeologist
• Ability to complete essential functions as demonstrated through previous experience
• Ability to carry out multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility of our students, faculty, staff, and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to candidates who offer prior experience working for AHS
• Knowledge and experience of the ethnohistory of the Plateau
• Experience with GIS (ArcMap v10)
• Ability to write professional quality archaeological proposals and reports
• Experience with the online Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation WISAARD database

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule Type:

Other

Work Schedule:

Primarily Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, but nature of field work may require evening/weekend hours for travel and to fulfill position duties

Posting Date:

06/12/2023

Open Until Further Notice:

No

Closing Date:

06/28/2023

Screening to Begin:

Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters at a future date, and/or to conduct reference calls to verify employment experience, and job-related skills and abilities. References are not contacted until candidates are notified, and the calls will focus on the reference contacts provided by the candidate. The search committee will not contact other parties for the purpose of obtaining an employment reference without first notifying the candidate(s).

• Candidates please submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
• All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
• Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). While we anticipate being open, should Washington State or university pandemic restrictions disallow for in-person interviews, then the interview will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using these technologies.

Application Types Accepted:

Profile

% of Time:

100

Responsibility / Duty:

• Design, initiate, direct, manage and complete cultural resources projects through the supervision of field and lab staff.
• Prepare reports of findings and site testing plans.
• Prepare proposals for obtaining contract and grant funding.
• Respond to client needs.
• Employ multidisciplinary approach to meet project needs.
• Respond to media and public and professional requests.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes