Industry-Experienced Mining Engineering Lecturer

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Faculty Benefits

Fitness Center

Mountain EAP

Faculty Senate

No state income tax

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Mining Engineering at Lecturer/Teaching Professor levels. The role focuses on delivering courses and mentoring students, with strong ties to industry.

Ideal candidates bring ten+ years in mining, leadership, and a PhD or master’s as appropriate, and will engage with SME/NSSGA and related associations while shaping curricula and applied research opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Lecturer I-IV; PhD for Teaching ranks.
• Ten+ years progressive industry experience in mining.
• Leadership, mentoring, or workforce development in mining.
• Active engagement in SME, NSSGA, or similar organizations.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students or industry professionals.
• Ability to connect classroom instruction with real-world mining practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in mining engineering.
• Mentor and advise students to support career readiness and professional growth.
• Build strong connections between the department and the mining industry through guest lectures and projects.
• Engage with professional organizations and encourage student participation and industry visibility.
• Organize or contribute to industry-focused conferences, workshops, or summits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Industry experience

Education

Master’s degree in Mining Engineering

PhD in Mining Engineering

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Mining Engineering at Lecturer/Teaching Professor levels. The role focuses on delivering courses and mentoring students, with strong ties to industry.

Ideal candidates bring ten+ years in mining, leadership, and a PhD or master’s as appropriate, and will engage with SME/NSSGA and related associations while shaping curricula and applied research opportunities.