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Newsletter Editor Position
The Alaska Anthropology Association seeks a newsletter editor! The main responsibilities of the association’s newsletter editor are to solicit materials from members and researchers, edit, prepare, produce, and send out a quarterly newsletter to the association’s members. Interested parties should be aware that time preparing a single newsletter varies, but on average takes at least 8 hours to prepare. Additionally, it is advised that the interested party have access to Adobe InDesign and Acrobat. This is a fun and exciting way to be involved with the association!
If you have additional questions or are interested please send an email of interest to Sam (sccoffman@alaska.edu) by April 26, 2019.
2019 Museums Alaska Conference Proposals
Museums Alaska is currently recruiting session and workshop proposals for the upcoming 2019 conference to be held in Kodiak from September 25-28. The deadline for proposals is Sunday, April 7. Please consider sharing your voice! https://museumsalaska.org/Conference
Archaeological Technician – Seasonal
Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA) and Northern Land Use Research Alaska, LLC (NLURA) are seeking applicants to develop a qualified applicant pool of Archaeological Technicians for work in 2019 for our Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Spokane, and Missoula offices along with NLURA’s office located in Anchorage. Individuals interested in working for HRA/NLURA in 2019 will be selected only from this pool.
The Archaeological Technician – Seasonal performs archaeological field work, lab work, or related office work under the direction and supervision of a HRA/NLURA staff Archaeologist. Applicants approved for the pool must have (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology. Preferred applicants will have experience working in the field, conducting analysis of research data, and contributing to research reports. Required skills include the ability to effectively conduct research activities, conduct appropriate aspects of fieldwork using appropriate field techniques, develop and maintain positive relationships, the ability to balance work schedules and demands, provide and receive feedback, seek to resolve conflict through communication and collaboration, and use effective verbal and written communication to listen and communicate effectively. Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer programs and database systems and have familiarity with the operations and use of cameras, GPS, and GIS equipment and software. Candidates should assume that most of their working hours will be spent in the field.
Position will be open until close of business Tuesday. April 30. Positions are seasonal, and work is on-call, as needed. Acceptance into the qualified applicant pool is not a guarantee of a job offer or a guarantee of hours in 2019. Please submit a letter of interest and resume/CV to Human Resources at hr[at]hrassoc.com.
Summer Field Technicians at the Center for Environmental Management Military Land
Center for Environmental Management Military Land (CEMML) staff combine mission experience and technical skill to deliver results and meet demanding challenges. Our contributions not only serve project-specific needs but benefit surrounding communities and the nation. Click the link CEMML’s Careers page.
International Conference on Arctic Indigenous Languages in Yakutsk. Call for papers
In the frames of the International Year of Indigenous Languages declared by the United Nations The Institute for Humanities Research and Indigenous Studies of the North, Russian Academy of Sciences, International Arctic Social Sciences Association (IASSA) and the Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North of Sakha Republic with the support of the International Organization of the Northern Regions “Northern Forum” will hold an International Scientific-Practical Conference “The Indigenous Languages as a Factor in the Sustainable Development of the Arctic” June 27-29, 2019 in Yakutsk, Russia.
2019 AkAA Conference Accommodations
Looking for last minute accommodations for the annual meeting in Nome? There are still a few rooms available at Dredge No. 7 Inn (907-304-1270), Aurora Inn (907-443-3838) and Nugget Inn (907-443-2323). See you there!
2019 AkAA Conference Program
The 2019 conference program for the 46th Annual Meeting of the Alaska Anthropological Association is now online. Look forward to seeing you in Nome!
Alaska Anthropological Association Board Members Election Results
Congratulations and welcome aboard!
Amy Phillips-Chan, our newly elected board president,
new regular board members, Sam Coffman, Morgan Blanchard, and Britteny Howell, and
the student representative Joshua Lynch
Archeologist Position, Department of the Interior, National Park Service
These positions are located in the Alaska Region.
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is late March/early April through September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Late March through early April 2019.
Bayesian Chronological Modeling Workshop
The University of New Mexico, Department of Anthropology will host its first ever Bayesian Chronological Modeling Workshop in Albuquerque on April 9–10, 2019.
Dr. Derek Hamilton from the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Center (SUERC) at the University of Glasgow and Dr. Tony Krus from the University of South Dakota, will teach this two-day interactive workshop. Space is very limited, so sign up now to learn how to develop and critically evaluate archaeological applications of Bayesian chronological modeling.
Registration for the workshop can be done online at the following website: