(Pool) Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Job at Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University
Position Number: A00479
Rate: $14.00 - $22.00/hr (@ 1.0FTE, non-reduced)
Position Summary:
The Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments with Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology, on an as-needed basis of a limited duration. The appointment varies in level, salary, and length and provides varying levels of field technician or research assistant work.
Should your application be reviewed, and you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the department. Depending on departmental needs, interviews may be conducted at any time while the Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Pool is open.
The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology works on several different archaeological projects under contract with various private, Tribal, state, and Federal agencies. This work is supervised by the SOULA director, and is executed, in the field in the lab, by SOU students (paid as student or works study labor), and by professional staff/individuals typically with a BA/BS in anthropology or a related field or equivalent professional experience. Those individuals in these temporary staff positions are responsible for field survey and excavation, lab cataloging, basic analysis and data entry, GIS/GPS data processing, cartographic and graphic production, report writing and editing, and supportive supervision of student workers. This kind of position is industry standard' in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), in both the private and University sector, and is explicitly understood to be temporary and ad hoc, even while employment extends over long periods of time. In fact, it has already become our practice to share' qualified field and lab people with other CRM firms based on the availability and necessity of work. This is part of the standard career trajectory; those with undergraduate degrees work as temporary employees in a variety of settings and gain research and life experience that eventually helps them gain entry to graduate school, a full time position with a CRM entity, or whatever other role they eventually take on. The CRM firms, conversely, have access to a pool of qualified and enthusiastic workers to execute projects. Both the SOULA director and the Lab Coordinator worked in these roles after our undergraduate years and through graduate school.
Field Technician
Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with supervision. Requires a minimum of Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field and an archaeological field school, or several years of experience.
Research Assistant Level 1
Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with minimal supervision. Requires a minimum of Bachelor's degree in anthropology or related field with an archaeological field school and four years or more of experience in the field.
Research Assistant Level 2
This position is for staff who can serve as a crew chief and principal investigator on small projects. While exceptions may be made based on experience, in general this position will generally require a Master's Degree and the ability to meet the Oregon professional archaeology standards. This position includes the supervision of crew members in the field and in the lab, as well as the ability
to prepare written documentation of the work completed.
Research Assistant Level 3
This position is for staff that will serve in supervisory roles such as crew chief or principal investigator, and /or those who bring specialized skillsets needed for a project. This position will require a minimum of a Master's Degree and duties could include those outlined under the
Research Assistant Level 2 position, or it could also be used for those who are able to conduct specialized research, serve as a project consultant, or have needed expertise.
Minimum Qualifications:
Most positions require a minimum of Bachelors degree in anthropology or a related field and an archaeological field school. Dependent on job functions a Bachelors degree may not be required.
Preferred Qualification :
Experience with archaeological survey and excavation, lab work, GIS/GPS/computer graphics, spreadsheets and word processing, detail orientation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization.
Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments with the Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology, on an as-needed basis of limited duration. The appointment varies in level, salary, and length and provides varying levels of field technician or research assistant work.
Should your application be reviewed, and you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the department. Depending on departmental needs, interviews may be conducted at any time while the pool is open.
This pool may be refreshed annually and candidates with continued interest will be required to reapply.
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please contact Human Resources for assistant.
For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.
Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.
An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.
All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10916 .
Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
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Position Number: A00479
Rate: $14.00 - $22.00/hr (@ 1.0FTE, non-reduced)
Position Summary:
The Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments with Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology, on an as-needed basis of a limited duration. The appointment varies in level, salary, and length and provides varying levels of field technician or research assistant work.
Should your application be reviewed, and you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the department. Depending on departmental needs, interviews may be conducted at any time while the Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Pool is open.
The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology works on several different archaeological projects under contract with various private, Tribal, state, and Federal agencies. This work is supervised by the SOULA director, and is executed, in the field in the lab, by SOU students (paid as student or works study labor), and by professional staff/individuals typically with a BA/BS in anthropology or a related field or equivalent professional experience. Those individuals in these temporary staff positions are responsible for field survey and excavation, lab cataloging, basic analysis and data entry, GIS/GPS data processing, cartographic and graphic production, report writing and editing, and supportive supervision of student workers. This kind of position is industry standard' in Cultural Resource Management (CRM), in both the private and University sector, and is explicitly understood to be temporary and ad hoc, even while employment extends over long periods of time. In fact, it has already become our practice to share' qualified field and lab people with other CRM firms based on the availability and necessity of work. This is part of the standard career trajectory; those with undergraduate degrees work as temporary employees in a variety of settings and gain research and life experience that eventually helps them gain entry to graduate school, a full time position with a CRM entity, or whatever other role they eventually take on. The CRM firms, conversely, have access to a pool of qualified and enthusiastic workers to execute projects. Both the SOULA director and the Lab Coordinator worked in these roles after our undergraduate years and through graduate school.
Field Technician
Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with supervision. Requires a minimum of Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field and an archaeological field school, or several years of experience.
Research Assistant Level 1
Supports the execution of certain aspects of a research project (after the research design is established), with minimal supervision. Requires a minimum of Bachelor's degree in anthropology or related field with an archaeological field school and four years or more of experience in the field.
Research Assistant Level 2
This position is for staff who can serve as a crew chief and principal investigator on small projects. While exceptions may be made based on experience, in general this position will generally require a Master's Degree and the ability to meet the Oregon professional archaeology standards. This position includes the supervision of crew members in the field and in the lab, as well as the ability
to prepare written documentation of the work completed.
Research Assistant Level 3
This position is for staff that will serve in supervisory roles such as crew chief or principal investigator, and /or those who bring specialized skillsets needed for a project. This position will require a minimum of a Master's Degree and duties could include those outlined under the
Research Assistant Level 2 position, or it could also be used for those who are able to conduct specialized research, serve as a project consultant, or have needed expertise.
Minimum Qualifications:
Most positions require a minimum of Bachelors degree in anthropology or a related field and an archaeological field school. Dependent on job functions a Bachelors degree may not be required.
Preferred Qualification :
Experience with archaeological survey and excavation, lab work, GIS/GPS/computer graphics, spreadsheets and word processing, detail orientation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization.
Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Temporary Field Technician/Research Assistant Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments with the Southern Oregon University Lab of Anthropology, on an as-needed basis of limited duration. The appointment varies in level, salary, and length and provides varying levels of field technician or research assistant work.
Should your application be reviewed, and you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the department. Depending on departmental needs, interviews may be conducted at any time while the pool is open.
This pool may be refreshed annually and candidates with continued interest will be required to reapply.
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please contact Human Resources for assistant.
For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.
Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime
- Position classifications defined as "non exempt" are *subject to overtime
Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.
An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.
All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/10916 .
Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
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Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.