South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - Geology and Geological Engineering - Department Head at Professor Level

INSTITUTION: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
DEPARTMENT: Geology and Geological Engineering
POSITION: Department Head at Professor Level
LINK: http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment
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The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology invites applications for a 12-month position as Department Head at the Professor level. The successful applicant should have a background in Geology or Geological Engineering, a proven record of academic or industrial leadership, and a history of successful research in a field that complements existing departmental strengths. The Department Head will foster growth in the areas of enrollment, research, and fundraising, strengthen industry relations, and lead faculty, staff, and the academic programs. Some teaching is expected. The department offers two undergraduate and three graduate degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, and Paleontology, with 11 faculty, about 90 undergraduate students and 45 graduate students. A Ph.D. in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

The university is at the center of diverse geological terrain. The Black Hills uplift lies within the northern Rocky Mountains, contains an historical gold mining region, and is flanked by the paleontology-rich Badlands and the petroleum-rich Williston and Powder River basins. Our Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station offers a variety of geology, engineering, paleontology, and ecology field camps in the Black Hills, Turkey, and India. A number of facilities augment the natural laboratory, including a rock mechanics laboratory, GIS/remote sensing laboratory, a biogeochemistry facility, and an Engineering and Mining Experiment Station with a variety of analytical capabilities.

The department and the Museum of Geology have just opened the new Paleontology Research Center to house its collection of 300,000+ specimens. The developing Sanford Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory at the former Homestake Gold Mine is close by and provides numerous opportunities for underground research.

The School of Mines is a public state university offering baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in science and engineering with a student population of approximately 2,400 traditional and non-traditional learners representing 40 states and 27 countries. The university is located at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota's second-largest city. Twenty-five miles from Mount Rushmore, Rapid City has a relatively mild climate and the Black Hills offer numerous opportunities for summer and winter outdoor experiences. For more information regarding Rapid City and the university, visit http://visitrapidcity.com/ and www.sdsmt.edu.

The School of Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the on-line application process and can be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. This position is funded from other funds and is needed to support the undergraduate and graduate educational and research missions of the university.

* South Dakota School of Mines and Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, military status, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, political preference or disability in employment or the provision of service.