Program Director for Archaeology (BCS/SBE) National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program Director for the Archaeology Program in the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) within the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), Alexandria, VA. The successful applicant is expected to assume responsibilities as Program Director for Archaeology. The responsibilities of NSF Program Directors are dynamic and constantly evolving. Program Directors have an opportunity and responsibility to ensure NSF-funded research is at the forefront of advancing fundamental knowledge. In support of that, program directors are responsible for extensive interaction with academic research communities and other federal agencies, which may lead to the development of inter-agency collaborations. Within this context, Program Directors solicit, receive, and review research proposals, make funding recommendations, administer awards, and undertake interaction with research communities in their fields. Fundamental tasks include administering the merit review process and making proposal recommendations, administering the program budget, participating in strategic planning for the program, division, directorate, and agency, preparing public-facing materials highlighting advances in supported research, and coordinating with related programs in NSF or other agencies and organizations. Minimum Requirements: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate field plus six or more years of successful research after award of the doctorate degree, and research administration, editorial, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. Appropriate fields include Archaeology, Anthropology, or related disciplines. For more information, visit:

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