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Month: January 2024 (Page 1 of 2)

Society of Black Archaeologists: January Updates

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On January 26, 2024

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The Society of Black Archaeologists (SBA) wishes you a happy new year! This January, the SBA highlights some of their members’ achievements, as well as announces their new SBA elected officials.

2024 Elected Officials

President-elect: Alicia Odewale

Secretary: Jordan Davis

Treasurer: Craig Stevens

Student Representative: Rebecca Davis

 

Milestones & Achievements 

  • Congratulations to the Back-to-Africa Heritage and Archaeology Project (BAHA) for receiving the Society for Historical Archaeology Mark E. Mack Community Engagement Awards for January 2024! The award honors research project teams who exhibit outstanding best practices in community collaboration, engagement, and outreach in their historical archaeology and heritage preservation work. The BAHA team is being acknowledged for their public archaeology and curation efforts at Providence Island and the National Museum of Liberia. Shoutout to the BAHA team for the great work!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities 
  • The Archaeological Society of Jamaica: “Public Archaeology and Heritage at White Marl” Virtual Webinar | Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM local time – This engaging session will delve into the rich tapestry of Heritage and Archaeology at White Marl in Central Village, Saint Catherine.The focus will be on exploring the intricacies of this complex, organized pre-colonial site and shedding light on the potential risks it faces in the context of highway development. The discussion will extend to the profound concepts of memory and heritage, connecting decades of archaeological research to the contemporary life of the modern community surrounding the site. Join for an enlightening evening as we uncover the layers of history, weaving together the threads of the past with the challenges and opportunities of the present.
  • “Anthropology and the Black Experience” Dakar, Senegal | May 15-18, 2024 – The Association of Black Anthropologists (ABA), Society of Black Archaeologists (SBA), and the Black in BioAnth (BiBA) Collective are pleased to announce a call for papers for a conference entitled “Anthropology and the Black Experience.” The 21st century has witnessed significant shifts in the anthropological landscape, with diverse voices and perspectives emerging to challenge traditional narratives. This conference seeks to explore the unique contributions and experiences of Black scholars in anthropology, emphasizing the rich tapestry of knowledge, methodologies, and insights they bring to the discipline. We invite scholars, researchers, and students from all sub-disciplines and related fields to reflect on the historiography of anthropology in Africa and the African diaspora, the role and contributions of people of African descent in the field, and the latest research being done by and in communities of African descent.
  • SBA Conference Travel Award | The award offers support for non-US SBA members traveling to present research at scholarly conferences. SBA will provide a total award of up to $1000 USD. Award funding is intended for conference and travel-related expenses, including conference registration, travel (e.g., airfare, vehicle rentals), and room/board. Questions about the review criteria and the award can be directed to treasurer@societyofblackarchaeologists.com
  • Climate Change and Archaeology Survey | The Heritage-at-Risk Task Force of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC) is conducting a short survey on the effects of climate change on the practice of archaeology and the resources we study. They invite all SBA members to contribute!
For more information on the SBA, please visit their webpage linked here.

American Research Institute in Turkey 2023 Newsletter

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On January 26, 2024

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The American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT)’s 2023 Newsletter is now available online! It includes a letter from ARIT President Linda T. Darling (University of Arizona), news of wonderful new facilities in Istanbul and Ankara, a summer program in Turkish language, and a highlight of fellows and donors.

ARIT research fellows report on Ottoman poetry in Turkish language, analysis of dental remains from Early Bronze Age Karataş-Semayük, music production of the Roman (Romani) families.

More ARIT programs and services may be found here, and previous issues of the annual newsletter may be found through this link.

Journal of Roman Archaeology Highlights

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On January 26, 2024

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The Journal of Roman Archaeology (JRA) marks AIASCS 2024 in Chicago this week with free-access research articles included in the Cambridge Archaeology Journals collection. Access (where not already OA) is granted across the conference and throughout January.

33 free articles may be accessed through this link. The JRA also interviewed Professor Greg Woolf, the new editor-in-chief of the journal! A recording of this interview may be accessed for free at this link.

To find out more about the Journal of Roman Archaeology, as well as publishing open access with them, visit the JRA’s webpage!

Italy Conservation Summer Field School: San Gemini Preservation Studies

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On January 26, 2024

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The San Gemini Preservation Studies is accepting applications for their summer field school in historic conservation. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.

Now in its 25th year, with alumni from over 170 colleges and universities worldwide, SGPS is dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. They offer students the opportunity to study and travel in Italy where they acquire hands-on experience in restoration and conservation. The following sessions are available for this summer:

Session One (June 3 – 28)

  • Building Restoration – Touching the Stones Restoration of Traditional Masonry Buildings and Sketching and Analyzing Historic Buildings
    (Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)
  • Archaeological Ceramics Restoration Analysis and Restoration of Archaeological Ceramics in Italy
    (Program includes lectures and restoration workshop*)
  • Book Bindings Restoration Introduction to the History and Craft of Bookbindings. Introduction to the Preservation and Preventive Conservation of Books
    (Program includes lectures and practical workshop*)

Session Two (July 15 – August 9)

*Field Projects:

  • Restoration of Porta Tuderte (also known as the San Giovanni City Gate) (13th century)
  • Analysis of medieval buildings in San Gemini as part of an urban study of the city
  • Restoration and conservation of artifacts from the Parco del Colosseo and Museo delle Storie di Bergamo
  • Restoration of the Historic Archives of the Commune di San Gemini
  • Archaeological research of the Roman Baths in the Ancient City of Carsulae

Short Intersession Program (June 30 – July 9) dates to be confirmed

  • Preservation Tour – Italy A ten-day trip visiting Siena, Florence and Rome,  places of cultural interest, with emphasis on the urban and historical development of each town, including specialized visits to places of interest to restorers.

SGPS is a program of the International Institute for Restoration and Preservation Studies, based in New York. An academic relationship has been established with West Virginia University that offers our students the opportunity to apply for and receive credits through the WVU Art History Department. They have established cooperation agreements with the Museo della Storie di Bergamo and the Parco del Colosseo to study and conserve artworks and archaeological objects held in their museums, as well as a collaboration with the Historic Archives of the Commune di San Gemini for SGPS participants to study and conserve archival documents.

Their courses are open to students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate. All lessons are taught in English.

To learn more an apply, access the website here.

Recordings at Risk Grant Applications Open!

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On January 26, 2024

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The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications from collecting organizations for the digital reformatting of audio and audiovisual materials for the Recordings at Risk grant program.

Generously funded by the Mellon Foundation Recordings at Risk focuses on digitally preserving “at-risk” recorded content of significant importance to researchers and the general public. CLIR will grant awards ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 for digital reformatting projects scheduled between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 17, 2024, with award announcements scheduled for August 2024. Prospective applicants can participate in an informal webinar on Wednesday, February 15th, 2024, at 2 PM EST, register here. For more information, visit the Apply for an Award page. To learn more about past funded projects visit the program’s Funded Projects page.

World Neolithic Congress: New Location

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On January 26, 2024

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The 2024 World Neolithic Congress aims to bring together discussion of diverse Neolithic formations that took place across different geographical locations in different time-frames following diverse cultural and socio-economic trajectories. The Congress will provide a platform for comparing increasing Neolithic social complexity in different parts of the world.

Due to the earthquake disaster in Turkey in 2023, the World Neolithic Congress, which was postponed, will now take place in Şanlıurfa from November 4th to 8th, 2024.

Submissions for paper presentations at the Congress open on February 20, 2024. For session details, paper submissions, and the updated schedule, please visit the website.

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Field School Opportunity: Excavate in Greece’s Roman Archaeology and Bioarchaeology Field School

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On January 26, 2024

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The program Excavate in Greece is hosting a field school in Roman Archaeology and Bioarchaeology this summer in Nikopoli, Greece. Nikopoli is a renowned site being excavated by the Greek Ministry of Culture in preparation for inclusion in te UNESCO list of cultural heritage. They offer two weeks of excavation, followed by one week of Bioarchaeology in the lab at the Museum. The project is unique in Greece in offering this combination. All participants receive an official certificate of 150h, signed by the Greek authorities. They also offer credit.

They welcome applications from students of all levels, enrolled or graduated from Archaeology or an allied discipline course.

For more information, please visit their site at www.excavate.gr or email the program at info@excavate.gr.

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Latin American Archaeologist – California State University

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On January 17, 2024

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https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/532913/tenure-track-faculty-anthropology-latin-american-archaeologist

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning with the Fall 2024 semester.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in high quality teaching and mentoring of a diverse body of students;
  • Teach an upper-division, General Education, large enrollment course related to Latin American archaeology;
  • Develop and teach upper division major courses in support of the major and the ABA Concentration, including a regional prehistory and an anthropological theory course in their specialty;
  • Work collaboratively with faculty to support and contribute to the department as a part of the ABA concentration, which is strongly grounded in evolutionary theory, and committed to empirically rigorous, scientific research and student training;
  • Develop a focused and productive program of original research that demonstrates inclusivity in the involvement of students and respect for diversity in the content and/or focus of the research topics.  Engage in dissemination of research;
  • Provide advising to a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate majors from a variety of backgrounds;
  • Provide service to the department, college, University, and community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated experience or potential teaching undergraduate students
  • Demonstrated experience or potential mentoring graduate students
  • Demonstrated experience or potential supervising students in field and lab research
  • Experience and/or interest in the social, political, economic, and/or ecological dimensions of hunter-gatherer or non-state agricultural societies
  • Analytical specialization that complements and integrates effectively with existing faculty’s expertise and perspectives, including but not limited to ethnoarchaeology, bioarcheology, paleoethnobotany, palynology, geoarchaeology, geographic information systems (GIS), or materials analysis
  • Experience and/or interest in teaching graduate-level seminars

Questions about the job duties and/or qualifications may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Nathan Stevens nathan.stevens@csus.edu

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Job Posting: American School of Prehistoric Research Junior Fellowship – Deadline January 25, 2024

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On January 17, 2024

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The American School of Prehistoric Research (ASPR), which supports research and education in Old World prehistory, is pleased to announce ASPR Junior Fellowships: postdoctoral research fellowships at Harvard University for recent PhDs who are pursuing independent research on Old World prehistory.

Eligible candidates can be of any nationality but must be at an early stage of their scholarly career doing research that focuses on Old World prehistory. It is expected that ASPR Junior Fellows will have received their PhD just prior to the start of the fellowship. Degree recipients should be less than three years past the Ph.D. at the time the fellowship commences.

Prior to applying, candidates are encouraged to communicate with appropriate members of the faculty at Harvard with similar research interests and who are willing to serve as mentors. Applications include a research proposal no longer than 1000 words describing the research they would like to pursue while an ASPR Junior Fellow, and a CV that outlines previous scholarship and other qualifications. Candidates should also solicit two letters of recommendation that include an assessment of the candidate’s work and promise. The candidate is also requested to provide transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate records, and samples of independent work such as published papers.

Questions can be sent to Clara Alexander (calexander@harvard.fas.edu), Dan Lieberman (danlieb@fas.harvard.edu), or Rowan Flad (rflad@fas.harvard.edu).

Applications (including all required materials: research proposal, CV, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and work samples) are due on January 25, 2024, and should be submitted via the following link: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/13172

For more information, visit: sites.harvard.edu/aspr

 

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Southeast Conservation Corps Internships

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On January 17, 2024

In Fieldwork Opportunity, Position Announcements

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https://southeastconservationcorps.org/open-positions

SECC places college-aged young people and recent graduates 18–35 with both public and private resource managers, including federal agencies and local non-profit organizations. Typically eight to twenty-four weeks in duration, interns will serve at locations throughout Southeast region. Each internship offers a unique opportunity for immersive training, career development, and positive impact—for both the intern and the communities where we serve.

If you are interested in joining the applicant pool and being considered for one of these positions, please see below for current position listings and check back often as we add new internship opportunities often.

Positions:

  • SECC & Fort Frederica National Monument • Archeological Collections Technician – Saint Simons Island, GA: 02/12/2024 – 04/19/2024 (Some flexibility with dates) [Apply Here]
  • SECC & Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve • Archeological Collections Technician – Jacksonville, FL: 02/12/2024 – 04/19/2024 (Some flexibility with dates) [Apply Here]
  • SECC & Gulf Islands National Seashore • Cultural Resource Program Assistant – Gulf Breeze, FL: 02/12/2024 – 04/26/2024 [Apply Here]
  • SECC & Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument • Public Archeology Intern – Jackson, MS: 02/12/2024 – 04/26/2024 [Apply Here]

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