Anthropology Jobs

The Indigenous Affairs Specialist role at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science serves as a strategic advocate and compliance expert bridging the institution with Indigenous communities. Key responsibilities include overseeing legal repatriation mandates under NAGPRA, co-leading the Indigenous Communities Outreach Team, and integrating Indigenous perspectives into museum exhibitions and programming. The position emphasizes a listening-first approach to build trust and foster long-term, reciprocal partnerships with Tribal Nations. This full-time role offers the opportunity to drive institutional decolonization practices within a collaborative culture that values empathy, critical thinking, and diverse community relationships. The position operates on a standard Monday through Friday schedule with occasional weekend or evening requirements.

The Assistant Curator of Archaeology role at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science bridges traditional curatorial oversight with advanced laboratory science within the Anthropology Department. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing analytical research protocols using techniques like stable isotope analysis, managing the ethical stewardship of over 580,000 archaeological objects, and fostering collaborative relationships with Indigenous and source communities. The position also involves translating complex scientific findings into public narratives and mentoring early-career professionals. This opportunity appeals to scholars seeking a collaborative, outwardly focused environment that values equity and multi-vocal curation. The role offers the chance to drive new scholarship on significant regional collections while contributing to a culture that prioritizes scientific curiosity, creativity, and community engagement.

This fixed-term academic role within the Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies program at Michigan State University involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in arts management and museum studies. Key responsibilities include delivering instruction on topics such as marketing, public relations, and collections care while contributing to curriculum development and student advising. The position offers the appeal of working within a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and connects students with a network of professional mentors. The role is designed to recur each fall semester starting in 2025 and requires a doctorate degree with relevant professional experience in the arts or museum fields.