MVAC Archaeology Technician

Position Title

MVAC Archaeology Technician

University Staff

Regular

Archaeology Lab Technician

If hired from this pool, the archaeology technician will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. This position consists of assisting MVAC staff members in conducting archaeological surveys and excavations in the field and processing the artifacts in the laboratory.

95% – Archaeology field experience conducting surveys and excavations and processing the artifacts.

5% – Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Archaeology & Anthropology

• Have taken a formal archaeology field school and have additional field experience.
• All the physical demands necessary to be able to complete archaeology field work.
• Travel and overnights on occasion.

• Additional experience as archaeology field crew supervisor.

• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post‑career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.