Anthropology & Archaeology
Career Reference Collection
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.
Careers for Puzzle Solvers & Other 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.
Methodical Thinkers
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5381 .G56825
Describes careers in a number of areas, including archaeology.
Online Resources
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.
Anthropology/Archeology majors may also wish to view the Geology and Museums web page.
