1) 2010 Underwater Archaeology Field Season in the Med, Ecomuseum May 31-November 14, 2010

2) Marine Anthropologist, University of Washington, closes late Janaury 2010

3) E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellowship 2010

In an effort to enhance the public’s knowledge and understanding of the heritage of Nantucket, the Nantucket Historical Association offers an annual fellowship. The award encourages research in the collections of the NHA Research Library and is open to academics, graduate students, and independent scholars. Topics of research for recent scholars have included health aboard whaleships, women at sea, scrimshaw, samplers, local artists, Nantucket’s architectural heritage, Quakerism, the African-American and Cape Verdean communities, the Quaise Asylum, and abolitionism. The Fellow resides in the Thomas Macy House for up to a three-week period. Housing is available January – May and October – December 2010. NHA Visiting Research Scholars are expected to produce an article suitable for publication in the summer edition of Historic Nantucket, the NHA’s quarterly journal, and to deliver a public lecture on the subject of their research, as well as a presentation to NHA staff. Projects resulting in the publication of a book, article, conference paper, or other media, are looked upon favorably. Recipients of the award receive a stipend of $300 per week during the time in residence, for up to three weeks. Travel expenses are reimbursed for up to $600. Send a full description of the proposed project, a curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and an estimate of anticipated time and duration of stay. Send application packet to: Ben Simons, Robyn & John Davis Chief Curator and Editor of Historic Nantucket, Nantucket Historical Association, P.O. Box 1016, Nantucket, MA 02554-1016. Applications accepted throughout 2010.

Field Technician-Archaeology Job Code: 13268  

 Location:   AUSTIN, TX US   

Job Type:   Part Time Temp    

Position Summary:

PBS&J is seeking candidates for screening and documentation of historic artifacts from an underwater site (USS Westfield).  The successful applicant may also be involved in marine remote-sensing surveys including data acquisition and interpretation. Participation in terrestrial archaeological projects is also likely.

Frequent travel will be required for this position. Project work is offsite.

Requirements:    

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field. Applicant must have good decision making abilities and be able to operate independently in a variety of field environments.

Click Here to Submit Your Resume to this Position <https://pbsj.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/applyonline.cgi?jobid=13268>

1) Exhibit Specialist (Graphics), The National Navy Museum, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes Dec 8. Alternate Link here.

2) Marine Geographer, US Department of State, closes December 15

3) Collections Assistant, The Antique Boat Museum, ncd

4) Shipwright, The Australian National Maritime Museum, closes December 4

5) Curator, The Australian National Maritime Museum, closes December 11

6) Head of Objects Conservation, The National Maritime Museum, closes 31 December

1) Heritage Boatyard Supervisor, The Waterways Trust, closes 25 November

2) USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, CEO, seeks a quality person with substantial organizational and administrative experience for the chief executive position aboard Battleship MASSACHUSETTS and other historic naval vessels at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA. Responsibilities include all day-to-day operations, ongoing programs coordination and management of $2.3 million budget.  Successful candidate should be an energetic visionary leader with interpersonal skills, strategic planning experience and the ability to develop and implement an imaginative marketing program. This person should have a track record of effective team building with staff and the board of directors and be a confident broker in uniting and coordinating the efforts of federal, state and local political leadership. Additionally, the successful candidate will be familiar with fund raising and the grant application process. Must be familiar with military traditions, customs and courtesies. Maritime background preferred.
Send resume and cover letter to: execsearch@battleshipcove.org or to Chairman, Search Committee, Battleship MASSACHUSETTS, P.O. Box 111, Fall River, MA 02722

3) Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology, American University of Beirut, closes March 1, 2010

In Archaeology, the applicant will be an acknowledged senior academic specializing in areas not currently covered by the department, including Egyptology, the archaeology of Mesopotamia and/ or Iran, the archaeology of pre-Islamic Arabia and the Gulf, Islamic, environmental or marine archaeology. Applicants who have experience in teaching archaeological methodology and theory are particularly welcome.

4) Curator of Maritime History and Deputy Head of Merseyside Maritime Museum, closes 30 November

5) Research Associate in Maritime Zooarchaeology, Mcdonald Institute for Archaeological Research, closes 23 November

6) Marine Licence Manager, Hanson Marine, closes 5 January 2010.

7) Marine Carpenter, Work on board the historic Mayflower II. Primary responsibility is to perform needed repairs and restoration to Mayflower II and other watercraft. Assist with upkeep of rigging including the rigging of Mayflower II each spring and fall. Travel with Mayflower II when she goes to dry dock for haul out. Participate in public programming at Mayflower II site. Research and practice 17th century trades and techniques relating to the work assigned. Participate in sail training aboard Mayflower II as well as take part in sailing trips Mayflower II or other Museum craft. Build and repair reproduction tools and artifacts for Mayflower II and other craft at Museum. Work in costume onboard Mayflower II, or Pilgrim Village, from time to time, while performing 17th century tasks. Must have two years ship or boat carpentry or equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, climb the ships rigging to the height of 100 feet as well as out to the extremities of the yards. Working from staging on the side of the ship or on a work float in the water may be required. Full-time, year-round. Send cover letter & resume to: shaverstock@plimoth.org or fax 508-747-0884.

* Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Military History, The History Department at Old Dominion University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Military History. Area of specialization is open (ODU has an excellent naval and maritime history program) . Ph.D. in history is required by time of appointment. Teaching experience and publications preferred. We welcome applicants whose research strengthens history department offerings and contributes to other divisions within the College of Arts and Letters. Position begins July 2010. Send letter of application, c.v., three letters of reference, writing sample, and proposed syllabus for undergraduate course in military history to Dr. Jane Merritt, Chair, Personnel Committee, History Department, BAL 8000, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0091. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

9) Maritime Historian, NOAA Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, closes December 4th

National Park Service Submerged Resources Center 2010 Internship, 5k for 3 months

General list of opportunities for 2010.

*NEW UPDATE

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2009/11/internship-nps-submerged-resources-center-could-be-divers-dream4949

Call For Papers

Walker Maritime History Symposium,

Maine Maritime Museum, April 10, 2010 Maine Maritime Museum invites proposals for papers relating to the largest vessels ever built. We intend a debate regarding the largest wooden ship ever built and need advocates (or critics) for Wyoming, Great Republic, Columbus, Baron of Renfrew, Caligula’s barge, HMS Orlando, HMS Mersey, the Chinese ships of 1421, or any others. Proposals for presentations on non-wood vessels of extreme size and modern ship construction are also welcomed. Informal proposals must be sent by November 30, 2009, to Senior Curator Nathan R. Lipfert, lipfert@MaritimeMe.org, or at Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath ME, 04530, USA.

Nathan R. Lipfert, Senior Curator Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington Street Bath, Maine 04530 207-443-1316, ext 328, fax 207-443-1665 www.mainemaritimemuseum.org lipfert@maritimeme.org

Updates to the site will be spotty through November, I am in the field.  Sorry for the delays.

JMB

The Newport Medieval Ship Project is currently seeking to hire a maritime archaeologist, details below.

Project Officer

(Newport Medieval Ship)
£19,621 – 21,519
The Newport Medieval Ship Project is seeking to appoint a maritime
archaeologist to assist with the ongoing documentation and research
program, on a fixed term basis for 12 months.   Applications are invited from archaeologists with experience in recording and analyzing waterlogged wood remains, including ships and shipwrecks. The focus of the current work includes digital modeling, laser scanning and database/archival work. 

You will be highly proficient in a range of IT applications, and
experience using modeling software such as Rhino 3D or similar computer
aided design programs would be an advantage. Applicants should have good communication skills. The position offers a great opportunity to be involved with a major maritime archaeology project.

If you would like to discuss the details of this post, please telephone
Toby Jones on 01633 215707 or email toby.jones@newport.gov.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and
is subject to a successful Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.

Application
You can print an application form and job description and job
requirement via our internet site (www.newport.gov.uk/jobs) or
alternatively they are available by phone on 01633 656656 or e-mail
ccc@newport.gov.uk quoting the reference number below and where you saw the post advertised.

Please return completed application forms to HR / Recruitment Services,
114w, Lifelong Learning & Leisure, Civic Centre, Newport, South Wales,
NP20 4UR.
Closing date: 13 November 2009
Reference number: LEICH20159
Website:
http://www.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=jobs.jobadvert&contentid=CONT426378

Toby N. Jones
Curator

Newport Medieval Ship Project
Unit No. 22, Maesglas Industrial Estate
Newport, South Wales
NP20 2NN

01633 215707 phone
01633 215709 fax

www.newport.gov.uk/ship

1) Business Manager, Wessex Archaeology, Coastal and Marine, closes 4 November

2) Archaeological Conservator

The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum in St. Augustine, Florida, is seeking an Archaeological Conservator specializing in the conservation of waterlogged material culture recovered from shipwreck and other historical maritime archaeological contexts.  This employee will manage the day to day administration and organization of LAMP’s conservation laboratory spaces, and oversee the treatment, processing, and curation of artifacts of various materials.  Will be responsible for developing and maintaining laboratory safety and organizational protocols to professional and ethical standards.  Will also assist with LAMP’s ongoing research, administrative, and public archaeology programs.  Applicants must be certified divers with scientific diving and underwater archaeology field experience, and must be able to meet American Academy of Underwater Sciences minimum standards for a scientific diver.  Applicants must have formal training in the archaeological conservation of waterlogged artifacts, a BA in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field, and at least three years relevant experience in archaeological conservation laboratory and underwater archaeological fieldwork settings.  A Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related fields is strongly desired.  Experience with analytic software commonly used in archaeological research, particularly databases, GIS, and Hypack, a plus.

 Salary is commensurate with experience.  Benefits include Paid Time Off and health care insurance.

 Interested applicants can contact Kyle Worrell at kworrell@staugustinelighthouse.com or 904-829-0745