Denver Museum of Nature & Science https://www.dmns.org/
Are you interested in doing research and collections work in a highly collaborative and outwardly focused museum environment? We are looking for a rising star to collaborate with us to propel new and existing museum scholarship. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) invites applications for the position of Assistant Curator of Archaeology. This role is designed for a versatile early-career scholar-practitioner who bridges the gap between traditional curatorial oversight and advanced laboratory archaeological science. The successful candidate will manage the intellectual integrity of the collections while driving research through high-level analytical techniques.
The Curator of Archaeology will oversee the documentation and preservation of archaeological collections at the Museum. Beyond traditional duties, this individual will lead the institution’s archaeological analytical initiatives, utilizing laboratory-based methods to obtain new data from both legacy museum holdings and active field projects. In addition, ideal candidates will be strong communicators with experience in informal education, outreach, and community engagement. We seek a collegial individual, especially from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, who will help the Anthropology Department grow its scientific and public impact.
The DMNS Archaeology Collection comprises over 580,000 objects, primarily from the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions, spanning deep time to the modern era. While it includes global materials, its core consists of professionally excavated Paleoindian and Archaic collections from landmark sites like Folsom, Dent, Jones Miller, and Magic Mountain, as well as the significant research opportunities presented with the newly cataloged WS Ranch collection, a Mogollon site in New Mexico. These holdings serve as a vital resource for multidisciplinary study and 21st-century multi-vocal curation, fostering collaborative relationships with Native American Tribes and source communities to provide robust teaching, outreach, and inclusive scholarship.
Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $65,000 – $70,000
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, weekends and evenings as needed
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Apply on the DMNS website through 6/12/2026: https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/current-openings/?p=job%2FozI7zfwH
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