South Dakota School of Mines & Technology - Geology & Geological Engineering - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

INSTITUTION: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Geology & Geological Engineering
POSITION: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
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October 9, 2014
Assistant, Associate or Professor
Geology & Geological Engineering

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a nine-month tenure track position in Geological Engineering with an expertise in groundwater. The position will be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. An earned doctorate in geological engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is required by the anticipated August 2015 start date. Preference will be given to candidates that are, or are eligible to become, licensed professional engineers. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in groundwater and related fields, develop and maintain a strong externally funded research program that complements department strengths, and advise undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Geology and Geological Engineering, and an M.S. degree in Paleontology. Nine-month salary range is commensurate with background and experience. For questions about this position, contact J. Foster Sawyer, Search Chair, at Foster.Sawyer@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 14:1 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 $65,600. 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 2,700 students from 45 states and 39 countries. Rapid City is the state's second largest city (with an urban population of 70,812 and metropolitan population of 141,431) 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 vacation and 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 January 14, 2015, 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.