SC State Archaeologist

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number STA00557PO25 Job Family Research Job Function Research USC Market Title Senior Research Associate Link to USC Market Title Job Level R2 - Research Business Title (Internal Title) SC State Archaeologist Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology State Pay Band Unclassified Approved Starting Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications (0.00) Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

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Position Description Advertised Job Summary Under the supervision of the SCIAA Director, the South Carolina State Archaeologist shall manage the Office of State Archaeologist, represent the interests of archaeology in the state, conduct archaeological research in the state, and advise the State Historic Preservation Office as requested.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience * Requires a master's degree and five years of experience in an area of research specialty.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications * Doctoral degree in Anthropology/Archaeology,. * 5 years of experience in program management.

* 5 years of experience conducting archaeological research in the southeastern US.

* Experience writing and administering grants, established relationships with and working knowledge of South Carolina's professional archaeological community.

* Capable of conducting and reporting on geophysical surveys, experience with GIS and knowledge of proper curation and collections management practice.

* Extensive knowledge of Historic Preservation law and CRM practice, extensive experience working with federal and state agencies, the general public, Indigenous nations, and other stakeholders in the region's history.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Program management * Archaeological research * Grant writing, GIS, * Proper curation practice * Historic Preservation law and CRM practice * Public speaking and networking.

Job Duties Job Duty Manages the SCIAA Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA), including the State Archaeological Site Files and State Curation Facility.

Develops plans, submits grants, and administers budgets in support of OSA.

Supervises the State Site Files Manager, State Collections Manager, and other OSA personnel as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty At the request of the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, ensures the adequacy of archeological research and the resulting reports.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Represents the interests of archaeology to the USC campus and in the wider state with public outreach (public talks, artifact ID, events promoting archaeology), advising public and private entities and citizens about law and practice regarding archaeology, and liaison with relevant public and private entities (such as Council of South Carolina professional Archaeologists, SCDNR Heritage Trust, Commission on Minority Affairs, Archaeological Society of South Carolina, Historic Camden). Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Designs, conducts, and reports on archeological field or laboratory investigations on behalf of and in the best interests of the State.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Contributes to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2025 Job Open Date 07/14/2025 Job Close Date 10/12/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website.

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We are only accepting applications submitted by October 12, 2025.

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Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . * * Do you have at least a Master's degree in the area of specialty (Anthropology or Archaeology)? * Yes * No * * Do you have five years of experience in conducting archaeological research in the southeastern US?

* Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter * Curriculum Vitae * Resume * List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents * Other Supporting Documents * Research Statement