Archaeology is one of four fields in anthropology. As such, jobs in archaeology require unique skills.
Archaeology
Recommendations
- Take as many courses in archaeology as you are allowed!
- Look for volunteer or other work opportunities with the Center for Archaeological Studies.
- Attend the Missouri Archaeological Society meetings when you can.
- Check out, and enroll in ANT 351, Field Archaeology at least once. Field School is a must have experience before leaving college.
Undergraduate and graduate positions
There are many places to find work in archaeology, on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For an updated list of positions around the country, check out the Archaeology Fieldwork.
Archaeology alumni
Abraham Ledezma, Craig Picka and Daniel Salas
Principal Investigators and Co-Owners
In Situ
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Field Technician (BA/BS) |
Austin, TX |
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Archaeologists/ Cultural Researcher (BA/BS) |
Hawai'i |
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Staff Archaeologist (BA/BS) |
Colorado, N. Dakota, Montana |
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Cultural Resource Preservationist I & II (BA/BS) |
Jefferson City, MO |
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Archaeologist (BA/BS) |
Jefferson City, MO |
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Museum Curator (Aeronautics) (BA/BS) |
Washington DC |
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Archaeological Field Director (BA/BS) |
Buffalo, NY |
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Archaeologist (BA/BS) |
Vicksburg, MS; Baltimore, MD; Little Rock, AR |
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Archaeologist (BA/BS) |
Bismark, ND |
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Archaeologist (BA/BS)
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Vernal, UT; Battle Mountain, NV |
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Archeologist (BA/BS) |
Kula, HI; Washington DC; Holbrook, AZ |
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Archaeologist (BA/BS) |
Ketchikan, AK; McCall, ID; Ketchikan, AK; Idaho Falls, ID; Mount Shasta, CA |
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Field Supervisor (BA/BS) |
Columbus, OH |
Position availability
Remember to verify that the position is still available! If it isn’t, don't stop there! Continue to check the organization and our website for new opportunities.