South Dakota School of Mines and Technology--Civil and Environmental Engineering

INSTITUTION: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
DEPARTMENT: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
POSITION: 2 Open-Rank Tenure Track Positions
LINK: http://www.sdsmt.edu/employment
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Assistant, Associate, or Professor

Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a two tenure-track faculty positions in Environmental Engineering and Structural Engineering. Preference will be given to candidates at the Associate or Professor level, although early career candidates with exceptional academic and research credentials may be considered at the Assistant Professor level. An earned doctorate in Environmental or Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline and evidence of excellence in teaching and research are required. We seek candidates who will establish a strong externally funded research program and grow the undergraduate and graduate environmental-emphasis areas. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated ability to develop and perform collaborative research, hold a bachelor’s degrees from ABET accredited engineering programs or equivalent, and have obtained professional licensure. Current CEE faculty have expertise in sustainability, indoor air quality, contaminant fate and transport, life cycle assessment and surface water hydrology; we seek candidates who will complement these strengths and extend departmental opportunities for cross-disciplinary research.

The CEE Department offers a BS degree in civil engineering, minors in environmental engineering and sustainable engineering, two graduate degrees (MS CEE, MS Construction Management), and also participates in two interdisciplinary PhD programs. The department has fourteen full-time faculty and approximately 275 students. The department has an award-winning ASCE student chapter and a climate that encourages faculty/student interaction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional information about the CEE Department is available on our website at http://cee.sdsmt.edu/.

Established in 1885, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a technological research university located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The School of Mines is a public university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering and science. Known for our academic rigor, we maintain a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and numerous nationally competitive engineering teams. Our graduates have a 98% placement rate and an average starting salary of $62,400. Our Research Programs are concentrated in four areas: Energy and Environment; Materials and Manufacturing; STEM Education; and Underground Science. The School of Mines enrolls more than 2,600 students from 43 states and 37 countries. Rapid City is the state's second largest city (with an urban population of 69,854 and metropolitan population of 138,738) and is nestled at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills. Mount Rushmore, the 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, bicycling, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and hunting, to name a few. For more information about the School of Mines and Rapid City, visit: www.sdsmt.edu and http://visitrapidcity.com/.

The School of Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including paid medical and life insurance for our employees, as well as medical, dental and vision coverage for spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at http://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 November 25, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

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.