CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
TEACHING ASSOCIATE OPENING
RECRUITMENT #:
POSITION:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
14/15-PTL-ANTH
Teaching Associate in Anthropology
January 20, 2015 to May 22, 2015 (Spring 2015 Semester)
Minimum Qualifications:
 Experience operating an running geophysical equipment
 Ability to use ESRI ArcGIS products to create maps and conduct spatial analyses.
 Basic knowledge of California prehistory
 Experience measuring and handling archaeological materials
 Experience using Trimble GPS units for mapping
 4 weeks experience conducting archaeological excavations
 Prior experience in an archaeological field school
 M.A. student in the Department of Anthropology in good standing.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
 Organizational skills, team player, flexible work style, and problem-solver.
Duties:
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Lead groups of students in excavations of an archaeological site
Train students on techniques involved with the study of archaeological sites
Assist in the setup, maintenance and storage of technical field equipment
Write summary reports of daily activities
Generate maps of located materials
Enter information generated in field into GIS system
Assist with the photographic documentation of the site area.
Assist in cataloging materials and documents related to excavation
Assist instructor in preparing student activities for class
Salary Range:
Commensurate with training and experience.
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$587.80 to $612.20 per month, per 3-unit course, paid in six installments per semester.
Required Documentation: Department application form (please request form from department – see below); Proof of
enrollment; Resume with current address, email address and phone number; SC-1 form (only if hired by the
department).
Application Due Date: Review of applications to begin on Monday, January 12, 2015. Applications, required
documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Karen Quintiliani
Chair, Department of Anthropology
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-1003 and email to Mitra.Baghdadi@csulb.edu
Phone: 562-985-5171
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