South Dakota School of Mines & Technology - Civil and Environmental Engineering - Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

INSTITUTION: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
DEPARTMENT: Civil and Environmental Engineering
POSITION: Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for nine-month tenure-track faculty positions in Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering and/or a Civil or Environmental Engineering area that brings innovative research capabilities to the department. The department anticipates filling multiple faculty positions. Preference for the Structural position will be given to candidates with industry experience and the ability to teach steel design. Preference for the Construction Engineering and Management position will be given to candidates with experience with distance education delivery methods.  The positions will be filled at the Assistant Professor level, although candidates with exceptional academic and research credentials may be considered at a higher level.  The anticipated start date is August 2015, however, there is the possibility that one of the positions could start as early as January 2015. 

An earned doctorate in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline is required by the start date, and evidence of the potential for excellence in teaching and research is required. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish a strong externally funded research program, and develop collaborative research within the department and with others at the School of Mines. Preference will be given to candidates who have bachelor’s degrees from ABET accredited engineering programs or equivalent and those who have obtained or will obtain professional licensure in a reasonable period of time. The CEE Department has a BS degree in Civil Engineering, minors in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Engineering, MS degrees in CEE and Construction Management and a PhD in CEE, and participates in two interdisciplinary PhD programs. The department has thirteen full-time faculty and approximately 300 students. Additional information about the CEE Department may be found 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 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 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 17, 2014, 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.