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Institution SD School of Mines
Working Title Professor of Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Posting Number F01276P
Department SDSMT-Civil & Environmental Engineering
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text

This announcement is limited to present South Dakota School of Mines & Technology employees.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at South Dakota Mines is seeking to fill a 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position related to Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice level. An earned Doctorate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric or Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have evidence in teaching at the university level and practical experience in their area of expertise. We seek candidates who will contribute to teaching our Sustainable Design and Sustainable Engineering course sequence, along with our Geomatics 1 and 2 course sequence within our department. The desired start date for the position is August 2023.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor\'s, master\'s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state\'s second largest city with a MSA population of 148,933. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There\'s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and 43 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 97% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. This position will close on August 9, 2023. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date 08/02/2023
Closing Date 08/09/2023
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date 08/09/2023
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100%
Tenure Status Term
Proposed Rank Professor of Practice Ranks
Work Hours

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Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.
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South Dakota Board Of Regents