Industry-Expert Mining Engineering Lecturer

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave benefits

Fitness center access

Mountain EAP

Faculty Senate participation

No state income tax

Job summary

The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at Lecturer I–IV or Teaching Professor levels, depending on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students to prepare them for careers in mining and related industries.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline for Lecturer I–IV.
• PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline for Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring in the mining sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate mining courses.
• Mentor and advise students for career readiness.
• Engage with industry through guest lectures, site projects, and collaborations.
• Participate in professional societies and conference activity.
• Support outreach, workforce training, and applied research partnerships.
• Help prepare students for leadership in mining and quarry operations.

Skills

Leadership in mining

Teaching / mentoring

Industry collaboration

Data analytics / AI familiarity

Education

Master's in Mining Engineering

PhD in Mining Engineering

Job description

The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at Lecturer I–IV or Teaching Professor levels, depending on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students to prepare them for careers in mining and related industries.