Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Practice for Mining Engineering

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a career-line, teaching-focused Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Practice in Mining Engineering in Salt Lake City. This 12-month appointment offers a salary range of $80,000–$90,000 and emphasizes undergraduate teaching and student success.

The appointee will teach core and elective undergraduate courses, mentor students, contribute to ABET assessment, and strengthen the curriculum through field-oriented learning and industry case studies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate mining engineering courses effectively.
• Commitment to student learning and curriculum improvement.
• Experience with ABET assessment and documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective undergraduate mining engineering courses across the curriculum.
• Mentor undergraduate students and support capstone projects and internships.
• Contribute to ABET assessment and program documentation.
• Develop and deliver course materials integrating fundamentals with practical mining applications.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain and strengthen the undergraduate curriculum.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Mining engineering education

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

PhD in Mining Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ABET documentation

Course materials development

Job description

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Practice for MiningEngineering

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 onundergraduate 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 is12/1/2026.

About the Department

The University of Utah Department of Mining Engineering is aforward-looking program committed to preparing students forproductive careers in responsible mineral development in Utah, thewestern United States, and around the world. The department'smission is to provide world-class training in mining engineering byleveraging the latest technology and teaching excellence. Thedepartment values safe and progressive mineral development, strongsupport for the University and regional stakeholders, and acollegial and professional environment where faculty, staff, andstudents thrive.

The department has an active and experienced mining engineeringfaculty with strengths across a broad range of areas, includingtailings and waste management, remote sensing, health and safety,rock mechanics, mine ventilation, AI and systems engineering,systems integration, and heat management. The program is stronglyconnected to industry and regional stakeholders, and its strategicdirection emphasizes undergraduate curriculum strength, ABETaccreditation, teaching facilities, student experience, industrycase studies, and preparation of technically strong, digitallyfluent, systems-oriented graduates who are ready to contribute fromday one.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting theundergraduate Mining Engineering program and the department'sABET-accredited degree. The position is intended for an experiencedteacher and mining professional who is comfortable teaching a widerange of undergraduate mining engineering courses and who canconnect classroom learning with practical miningapplications.

The appointment will carry a heavy teaching responsibility. Thesuccessful candidate will teach core and elective undergraduatecourses, contribute to curriculum development and continuousimprovement, support ABET assessment and documentation, advise andmentor undergraduate students, and help strengthen the studentexperience through applied projects, field-oriented learning,industry case studies, and professional preparation.

This position is especially well suited for a candidate who hasmeaningful teaching experience, substantial industry experience, orboth. A Ph.D. is preferred, but it is not required if thecandidate's teaching record, professional mining experience, andtechnical background demonstrate the ability to deliverhigh-quality undergraduate mining engineering instruction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mining engineering courses across thecurriculum, with possible areas including but not limited tointroduction to mining, mine design, mine planning, surface andunderground mining methods, mine ventilation, mine safety, minesystems, geospatial and surveying applications, mine operations,equipment, engineering economics, capstone design, and technicalelectives.
• Support the ABET-accredited undergraduate program throughassessment, continuous improvement, course documentation, andengagement with student outcomes.
• Develop and deliver high-quality course materials that integrateengineering fundamentals, practical mining applications, moderndigital tools, industry case studies, and systems thinking.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, including support forcapstone projects, internships, professional development, studentdesign competitions, and career preparation.
• Work collaboratively with tenure-line and career-line faculty tomaintain a coherent undergraduate curriculum and strengthen thestudent value proposition.
• Engage with industry partners, alumni, and stakeholders to bringpractical mining experience into the classroom.
• Contribute to department service appropriate to ateaching-focused career-line appointment such as recruitmentevents, faculty meetings, etc.

Required Qualifications

• An earned bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or a closelyaligned engineering field).
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach undergraduatemining engineering courses effectively.
• Significant experience in mining engineering education, miningindustry practice, or a combination of both.
• Ability to teach across a broad range of mining engineeringtopics.
• Commitment to undergraduate student learning, professionalpreparation, and continuous curriculum improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to workcollaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industrypartners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in Mining Engineering with substantial teachingand/or industry experience.
• Significant professional experience in mine operations, mineplanning, mine design, mine safety, ventilation, geomechanics,tailings, systems engineering, automation, digital minetechnologies, or related areas.
• Prior university-level teaching experience, especially in anABET-accredited engineering program.
• Experience with undergraduate curriculum development, courseassessment, ABET documentation, or continuous improvementprocesses.
• Experience using or teaching modern mining software, digital tools, data analytics, mine planning tools, geospatial tools, orsystems-integration approaches.
• Ability to develop industry-connected projects, case studies, field experiences, laboratories, or capstone designexperiences.
• Professional licensure or eligibility for professionallicensure.
• 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

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

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

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