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Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity. Anthropologists research the origins and development of mankind. Specifically, they analyze the physical characteristics, environment, social relations, and cultural influences on human beings. The field of anthropology is divided in subfields (physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology) and specialty areas (economic anthropology, medical anthropology, forensic anthropology, and business anthropology). Far from the "Indiana Jones" image, many anthropologists spend the majority of their time in an office or a library setting. The “Typical Job Titles” and “Web Resources” listed below will provide an in-depth look at the variety of job positions and career paths within the field of anthropology.
Typical Job Titles
- Anthropologist
- Archaelogical Field Technican
- Archivist
- Cartographer
- Case Worker
- Community Organizer
- Cultural Resource Management Specialist
- Ethnologists
- Demographer
- Gerontologist
- Museum Curator
- Paleontologist
- Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteer
- Photographer
- Public Administrator
- Research Analyst
- Surveyor
- Translator/Interpreter
- University Professor
Web Resources
American Academy for
Forensic Sciences
“AAFS is a professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law. The AAFS is committed to the promotion of education and the elevation of accuracy, precision, and specificity in the forensic sciences.”
American Anthropological
Association
“The American Anthropological Association (AAA), the primary professional society of anthropologists in the United States since its founding in 1902, is the world's largest professional organization of individuals interested in anthropology.”
Archaeological
Research Institute (ArcNet)
“ARI facilitates scientific research through access to the archaeological collections, archives, and through the use of its facilities. ARI participates in and initiates research activities based on its collections for the purpose of expanding the scientific value of these materials and the knowledge base of the past. In these activities, ARI endeavors to advance new, state-of-the-art methodology for materials research in archaeology and to make its facilities and collections available to other researchers.”
American Association
of Museums
“AAM assists museum staff, boards, and volunteers across the country to better serve the public . . . AAM is the only organization representing the entire scope of museums and professionals and non-paid staff who work for and with museums.”
American Institute
for Conservation
“The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is the national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations.”
Museum
Employment Resource Center
“Position listings by United States Museums and Other Cultural Research Institutions.”
National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
“Founded in 1983, NAPA strives to promote the practice of anthropology, both within the discipline and among private and public organizations. NAPA is a section of the American Anthropological Association (AAA)” This site contains a job search database. |
