Anthropology & Archaeology

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Archaeo-Volunteers

  Lists 200 worldwide organizations and projects in anthropology, archeology, cultural heritage and awareness, historical restoration and maintenance, and palaeontology that have volunteer opportunities.

• Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors

  Good reference book for Anthropolgy majors to help broaden their horizons of possibilities for employment.

• Careers for Puzzle Solvers & Other Methodical Thinkers

  Career possibilites for the problem solver.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the Anthropology and Archaeology Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• 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.

• Indiana University Anthropology Department

  Information for entering Indiana University Bloomington's Anthropology program.

• National Park Service Archaeology and Ethnography Program

  Provides guides to fieldwork opportunities and volunteer programs.

Additional Resources

Anthropology/Archeology majors may also wish to view the Geology and Museums web pages.

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