„Als ich einen Archäologen suchte“ – ein persönlicher Erfahrungsbericht

Abstract

The search for an archaeologist for the Hegau-Museum in the city of Singen revealed to all involved, how tumultuary the market actually is – on both ends. Most of the long-term contracts for historians are offered by communal museums, but universities seem to not prepare for the requirements. In the light of latest criteria for public sector employment, Ralph Stephan, the head of the Hegau-Museum, describes his view on the potential development of staff in communal museums: in favour of an increasing acceptance of a fairly new created bachelor “museology” it will be increasingly difficult for archaeologists. A permanent job offer as in Singen turned out to be an exception. Most of the remarkably huge number of highly skilled applicants showed chain-like job experiences in precarious situations and even more significant seem to be the outstanding qualification of women contrasting the marginal share of women in leading positions. Even if this case study is only a spotlight – it seems to be exemplary.