Anthropology/Archaeology

At IC/US

Careers for Puzzle Solvers & Other Methodical Thinkers. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5381 .G56825
Describes careers in a number of areas, including archaeology.

Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: GN41.8 .C35
Includes information on looking for jobs and identifying career paths in anthropology.

Archaeo-Volunteers. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: CC75.7 .A718
Lists 200 worldwide organizations and projects in anthropology, archeology, cultural heritage and awareness, historical restoration and maintenance, and palaeontology that have volunteer opportunities.

Online

AnthroTech Career Connection: Job listings searchable by country, state, category, and job type.
Archaeology Fieldwork.com: Job listings in archaeology, history, architectural history, historic preservation, museums, and related disciplines. Postings are displayed simultaneously with chat-forum user comments on employer, area, etc. Volunteer listings provided, as well.
Archaeology Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin: Global opportunities listed by region. Most are for May to December.
Career Advice for Anthropology Majors: Advice page from Northern Kentucky University with links for non-teaching jobs and an extensive list of Midwest (KY, OH, IN, IA) organizations with jobs and volunteer positions in anthropology.
Careers in Anthropology from the American Anthropology Association: Describes academic, corporate, nonprofit, and government career paths for anthropology majors.
Careers in Physical Anthropology from the American Association of Physical Anthropologists: Discusses academic and non-academic positions in anthropology. Includes links to more information on careers in museums and the government.
Cultural Resource Network: Offers jobs, news, and announcements for the cultural resouce industry. For archaeologists, anthropologists, ethnographers, historic preservationists, museum specialists, architectural historians, etc.
FAQ about Archaeology Careers from the Illinois State Museum: Provides information on what jobs are available in the US, what training is required, where to get more information
National Park Service Archaeology and Ethnography Program: Provides guides to fieldwork opportunities and volunteer programs.
Anthropology/Archeology majors may also wish to view the Museums web page. For job postings and information about employers in anthropology/archeology, go to our online Job Resources.

Interested in graduate school? Take a look at our educational resources for information about finding the right graduate program,
admissions tests and applications, and financial aid.

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