Syd and Felicia Peng Professor/Assistant or Associate Professor of Mining Engineering and Management

The Department of Mining Engineering and Management at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Mining Engineering. We are seeking applicants with expertise in rock mechanics/ground support and mining engineering. The successful candidate will hold the Syd and Felicia Peng Professorship which provides research funds through an endowment.

 

An earned doctorate in mining engineering or a closely related discipline is required by the anticipated August 2022 start date. Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, the potential to develop a robust externally-funded research program allowing for the oversight of graduate research projects bridging earth sciences and engineering, and the potential to establish a quality publication record will also be expected.  

 

Established in 1885, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is one of the nation’s leading engineering, science and technology universities located in Rapid City, South Dakota. For prospective college students who are serious about their future, passionate about STEM and eager to solve society’s most pressing problems, South Dakota Mines delivers a best-in-class education at an affordable price, with a supportive and collaborative campus community that prepares graduates to become in-demand leaders in today’s fastest-growing industries. 

 

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and numerous nationally competitive engineering teams. Our Research Programs are concentrated in four areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. 

 

South Dakota Mines is a growing university that enrolls around 2,500 students from 45 states and 40 countries and is ranked as the best engineering school for return on investment out of 319 similar institutions across the United States. The placement rate for recent Mines graduates is 96 percent.

 

Rapid City is the state’s second largest city (with an urban population of 77,503 and metropolitan population of 148,749) and is nestled at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills. Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park and Crazy Horse Memorial are all within an hour of the University. Rapid City enjoys a relatively mild climate and offers year-round recreational opportunities, including, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and hunting, to name a few. For more information about South Dakota Mines and Rapid City, visit: http://sdsmt.edu/The-Rushmore-Region/. 

 

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin January 18, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.