Director of Archaeological Research Division

Job description

Department: Museum of Natural and Cultural History Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate Annual Basis: 12 Month Review of Applications Begins: May 25, 2026; position open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a current CV and cover letter addressing your experience in archaeological research leadership, cultural resource management (CRM) and regulatory expertise, and project and financial management, along with a brief statement of your vision for the division. Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by that date. Department Summary: As an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission, the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) enhances knowledge of Earth’s environments and cultures, inspiring stewardship of our collective past, present, and future. The museum is a center of interdisciplinary research and education, serving the State of Oregon, the University of Oregon, Native American Tribes, the research community, K-12 students and teachers, and the wider public in Oregon and beyond. An established engine of...