Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering (EE) department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, benefited, tenure-track position in Electrical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the anticipated start date of January 2022 or August 2022.  An earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required. 

The Electrical Engineering department invites outstanding applicants who demonstrate expertise or exceptional potential in leading a vibrant, externally funded, scholarly research program.  The broad electrical engineering areas of interest include, but are not limited to, applied electromagnetics, communications & computer networks, analog/digital electronic circuits and systems, flexible/printed/power electronics, electronic materials, signals and systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and power & energy systems.  Candidates must have a vision defining their research plan in these rapidly evolving fields.  Exceptional candidates with other research interests will also be considered.  

The successful candidate is expected to secure and lead externally funded research and perform scholarly activities, teach state-of-the-art undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities as assigned.

 The EE department offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, as well as graduate Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Electrical Engineering.  The EE Department has research focuses in areas including, but not limited to, applied electromagnetics, antennas & communications, optimization & controls, sensors, wireless communications, robotics & autonomous systems, and power & energy systems.  In its 2021 rankings, Study.com puts SD Mines in the top 10 best electrical engineering degree programs in the nation.  The graduate program in electrical engineering ranked 24th among the best electrical engineering programs offered nationwide by CollegeChoice.net in 2018.  Faculty members are also actively involved in a variety of interdisciplinary research projects across the campus.  More information is available at the department website, www.sdsmt.edu/EE.

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 October 12, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Thomas P. Montoya, PhD

Associate Professor & Interim Department Head Electrical Engineering
South Dakota Mines
501 E. Saint Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701
605.394.2451
Thomas.Montoya@sdsmt.edu