INSTITUTION: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
DEPARTMENT: Civil and Environmental Engineering
POSITION: Assistant, Associate or Professor of Construction Engineering and Management
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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 position in Construction Engineering and Management. An earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and/or Management or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with construction industry and distance education delivery method experience. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level, although candidates with exceptional academic and industry credentials may be considered at a higher level. The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology was recently named first in the country in the 2015 ranking of the “50 Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs” for its MS in Construction Engineering and Management, Engineering Management, and Mining Engineering and Management degree programs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for management, delivery and development of the program. Duties will include growing enrollment, advising students, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses related to Construction Engineering and Management and developing an externally funded research program.
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 Civil and Environmental Engineering (CENE) and Construction Engineering and Management and a PhD in CENE, and participates in two other interdisciplinary PhD programs. The department has 11 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 science and engineering 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 is a growing university that enrolls 2,800 students from 45 states and 40 countries.
Rapid City is in the Rushmore Region of South Dakota. The state's second largest city (with an urban population of 70,812 and metropolitan population of 141,431) 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. Applications are being reviewed 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.
