New Archaeology - University of Utahcashdan/tig/archaeology.pdf · 2017. 12. 16. · Archaeology...
Transcript of New Archaeology - University of Utahcashdan/tig/archaeology.pdf · 2017. 12. 16. · Archaeology...
Archaeology
“If you want to be a good archeologist, you gotta get out of the library.”
-Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Advantages in the Field of Archaeology
● Diverse Job Opportunities○ Lab Work○ Field Work○ Research
● Develop Diverse Skills○ Analytical Skills○ Critical Thinking○ Investigative Skills
● Variable Pay○ In 2012, highest paid workers in the
Archaeological Field earned more than $91,140 (BLSArch)
● Travel!○ Archaeologists are present on almost
every continent which means plenty of places to work
● Choice between Office Job or Field Work
● Office Job ○ Stability○ Cleanliness ○ No hard labor○ Mobility
● Field Work○ This job is physical!!!○ Spend plenty of time outside○ Meet new people, see new places○ Experience new cultures
● Discover the unknown
Disadvantages of The Field of ArcheologyPrivate Archaeological Firms:
● Easier entry● Hard labor
○ Digging○ A lot of walking
● Harsh environments● Interesting people
Disadvantages of The Field of Archeology cont.Academics:
● High education levels required
● Competitive● Difficult to enter into
without extensive research experience
● Varying salaries
Disadvantages of The Field of Archeology cont.Government:
● Very few job opportunities make the environment highly competitive
● BLM in Utah only keeps one full time Archaeologist
● Masters & PHDs required.
Requirements● Graduate programs and entry-level CRM work
require a bachelors degree in anthropology or archaeology
● Higher level jobs may require graduate education and focused research
● Knowledge of federal and state law on archaeology/environmental protections
● Willingness to travel
Skills That Will Set You Apart● GIS (Geographic Information Systems)● Lab Methods:
○ Osteology○ Palynology○ Chemical Analysis
● Knowledge in Associated Fields: Geology, Geography, History, Biology, Sociology, Statistics, etc.
Career Opportunities in Archaeology
Heritage Management:
● Parks/Public lands/Heritage Sites● Preservation Planning
○ Local○ State○ National○ International
In the Field
In the LabLab Specialists:
● BA or MA level○ Osteologist ○ Stable isotope analyst ○ Ceramic analyst○ Lithic analyst○ Materials conservator
In Museums ● Museum Curator● Labeling● Exhibition Development● Academic Studies
In the World of TechInformation-Based Specialists:
● Computer Based artifact and site imaging● GIS: Geographic-Information Systems for sites
○ Allows researchers to visualize and analyze topographical data in relation to archaeology