Adjunct-Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mining Engineering and Management (BMIT Sales)

South Dakota Board of Regents; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Mines is seeking adjunct instructors for the Mining Engineering and Management (BMIT Sales) program to teach spring 2027 courses in Rapid City. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited role with potential for renewal based on enrollment and department needs.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree (or near completion) in business or engineering and has relevant sales-related experience, with preferred LMS teaching background and ability to teach both undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in business, engineering, or a closely related field, or nearing completion.
• Relevant professional experience in sales, sales management, sales technology, business development, or related fields.
• Experience teaching online, in person, or facilitating training using a learning management system.
• Graduate-level coursework in sales, business, engineering management, or related disciplines with strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach sales courses in the Business Management in Technology (BMIT) program for Spring 2027.
• Teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Possibly teach online, in-person, or via training sessions, with expectations to continue semester-by-semester based on performance and enrollment.

Skills

Sales experience

Teaching/training

Strong communication

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Adjunct-Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mining Engineering and Management (BMIT Sales)

Working Title Adjunct-Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mining Engineering and Management (BMIT Sales)

Posting Number

Posting Number F01968P

Department

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City

Posting Text

The Mining Engineering and Management department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology seeks exceptional candidates to teach sales courses in the Business Management in Technology ( BMIT ) program for the spring 2027 semester. The position may continue semester-by-semester, depending upon performance, department need, funding, and student enrollment. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position.

The ideal candidate will have an earned master’s degree in business, engineering, or a closely related field, or be nearing completion of such a degree. Candidates should possess relevant professional experience in sales, sales management, sales technology, business development, or related fields. Experience may include industry practice, consulting, training, teaching, or other demonstrated expertise in the subject matter.

Previous experience teaching online, in person, or facilitating training using a learning management system is preferred. Candidates who have successfully completed graduate-level coursework in sales, business, engineering management, or related disciplines and can demonstrate strong communication and instructional skills are encouraged to apply. Expectations will include teaching both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/20/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 11/04/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

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Appointment Percent

Proposed Rank

Proposed Rank Instructor

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Appointment Type

Appointment Type Temporary

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Campus Information:

Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment. The South Dakota Mines Strategic Plan can be found here .

Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state’s second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Reference List

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The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirimitive Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirimitive Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455