Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Practice for Mining Engineering

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Practice for Mining
Engineering

Details

Career-Line Faculty Position in Mining Engineering

Teaching-Focused Appointment

Department of Mining Engineering

University of Utah

The Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Utah
invites applications for a career-line faculty position focused on
undergraduate teaching and student success. This is a 12-month,
teaching-focused appointment with an anticipated salary range of
$80,000–$90,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience,
and subject to University approval. The anticipated start date is
12/1/2026.

About the Department

The University of Utah Department of Mining Engineering is a
forward-looking program committed to preparing students for
productive careers in responsible mineral development in Utah, the
western United States, and around the world. The department's
mission is to provide world-class training in mining engineering by
leveraging the latest technology and teaching excellence. The
department values safe and progressive mineral development, strong
support for the University and regional stakeholders, and a
collegial and professional environment where faculty, staff, and
students thrive.

The department has an active and experienced mining engineering
faculty with strengths across a broad range of areas, including
tailings and waste management, remote sensing, health and safety,
rock mechanics, mine ventilation, AI and systems engineering,
systems integration, and heat management. The program is strongly
connected to industry and regional stakeholders, and its strategic
direction emphasizes undergraduate curriculum strength, ABET
accreditation, teaching facilities, student experience, industry
case studies, and preparation of technically strong, digitally
fluent, systems-oriented graduates who are ready to contribute from
day one.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the
undergraduate Mining Engineering program and the department's
ABET-accredited degree. The position is intended for an experienced
teacher and mining professional who is comfortable teaching a wide
range of undergraduate mining engineering courses and who can
connect classroom learning with practical mining
applications.

The appointment will carry a heavy teaching responsibility. The
successful candidate will teach core and elective undergraduate
courses, contribute to curriculum development and continuous
improvement, support ABET assessment and documentation, advise and
mentor undergraduate students, and help strengthen the student
experience through applied projects, field-oriented learning,
industry case studies, and professional preparation.

This position is especially well suited for a candidate who has
meaningful teaching experience, substantial industry experience, or
both. A Ph.D. is preferred, but it is not required if the
candidate's teaching record, professional mining experience, and
technical background demonstrate the ability to deliver
high-quality undergraduate mining engineering instruction.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate mining engineering courses across the

curriculum, with possible areas including but not limited to
introduction to mining, mine design, mine planning, surface and
underground mining methods, mine ventilation, mine safety, mine
systems, geospatial and surveying applications, mine operations,
equipment, engineering economics, capstone design, and technical
electives.

• Support the ABET-accredited undergraduate program through

assessment, continuous improvement, course documentation, and
engagement with student outcomes.

• Develop and deliver high-quality course materials that integrate

engineering fundamentals, practical mining applications, modern
digital tools, industry case studies, and systems thinking.

• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, including support for

capstone projects, internships, professional development, student
design competitions, and career preparation.

• Work collaboratively with tenure-line and career-line faculty to

maintain a coherent undergraduate curriculum and strengthen the
student value proposition.

• Engage with industry partners, alumni, and stakeholders to bring

practical mining experience into the classroom.

• Contribute to department service appropriate to a

teaching-focused career-line appointment such as recruitment
events, faculty meetings, etc.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or a closely

aligned engineering field).

• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach undergraduate

mining engineering courses effectively.

• Significant experience in mining engineering education, mining

industry practice, or a combination of both.

• Ability to teach across a broad range of mining engineering

topics.

• Commitment to undergraduate student learning, professional

preparation, and continuous curriculum improvement.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work

collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry
partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have most of the following:

• Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in Mining Engineering with substantial teaching

and/or industry experience.

• Significant professional experience in mine operations, mine

planning, mine design, mine safety, ventilation, geomechanics,
tailings, systems engineering, automation, digital mine
technologies, or related areas.

• Prior university-level teaching experience, especially in an

ABET-accredited engineering program.

• Experience with undergraduate curriculum development, course

assessment, ABET documentation, or continuous improvement
processes.

• Experience using or teaching modern mining software, digital

tools, data analytics, mine planning tools, geospatial tools, or
systems-integration approaches.

• Ability to develop industry-connected projects, case studies,

field experiences, laboratories, or capstone design
experiences.

• Professional licensure or eligibility for professional

licensure.

• Experience mentoring student design competition team

Department: 00111 - Mining Engineering

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN01550CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208372

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment
to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon
request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does
not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
education program or activity that it operates, as required by
Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate
in education programs or activities extends to admission and
employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its
regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title
IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and
telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

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