Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Practice for Mining Engineering

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

Job summary

The University of Utah's Department of Mining Engineering invites applications for a career-line teaching-focused faculty position in undergraduate mining engineering. The appointment is 12-month with an anticipated salary range of $80,000–$90,000 and starts December 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach a broad range of undergraduate courses, support ABET accreditation, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development and industry-connected learning within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or closely aligned field).
• Strong ability to teach undergraduate mining engineering courses.
• Significant experience in mining engineering education or industry.
• Ability to teach across a broad range of mining topics.
• Commitment to undergraduate student learning and curriculum improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, alumni and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective undergraduate mining engineering courses.
• Support ABET accreditation, assessment, and documentation.
• Develop and deliver high-quality course materials with modern digital tools.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students, including capstone projects and internships.
• Collaborate with tenure-line and career-line faculty to maintain a coherent curriculum.
• Engage with industry partners and stakeholders to bring practical experience into the classroom.
• Contribute to department service and activities relevant to teaching-focused appointments.

Skills

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Department 00111 - Mining Engineering

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin December 1, 2026

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

• 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

• 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

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

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.

Notice

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Open Date: 07/06/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN01550CF

Type: Faculty