Lecturer I-IV, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor, Mining Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Faculty Benefits

Fitness Center

Mountain EAP

Faculty Senate

No state income tax

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Industry experience

Educación

Master’s degree in Mining Engineering

PhD in Mining Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering (MME) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in Mining Engineering. The successful applicant will be appointed as Lecturer I, II, III, IV, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor, depending on the applicant’s qualifications, terminal degree, and level of relevant professional experience.

This position is designed for an individual with substantial industry experience who is eager to share their expertise with students and help prepare the next generation of mining professionals. We welcome applicants from across the mining industry, including mining operations and consulting firms. We encourage the following candidates to apply:

• Professionals with leadership experience in production, planning, operations, or mine management in surface and/or underground mining (metals, non-metals, or critical materials).
• Professionals from the aggregate and quarry sectors, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in production, operations, or management.
• Technical leaders in consultative fields, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in mine design, ventilation, technical studies, or emerging technologies.
• Professionals with demonstrated expertise in mining data analytics, mining data management, automation, or artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in mining engineering, ensuring that students develop both strong theoretical foundations and practical, industry-relevant skills.
• Mentor and advise students to support their career readiness and professional growth.
• Build strong connections between the department and the mining industry through guest lectures, site-based projects, and collaborative initiatives.
• Engage actively with professional organizations such as the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), and similar organizations while encouraging student participation and industry visibility.
• Organize or contribute to industry-focused conferences, workshops, or summits, as appropriate.
• Support departmental outreach, workforce training, and applied research partnerships.
• Help prepare students for leadership roles in traditional mining and aggregate and quarry operations.

Service

• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Support the department’s strategic initiatives, including program development, accreditation, and community outreach.
• Participate actively in relevant professional societies.
• Contribute to professional activities such as journal editorial work and peer review, as appropriate to the successful applicant’s background and assigned rank.

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

Candidates will be hired to the appropriate level based on education and experience.

• Lecturer (I-IV): A master’s degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor: A PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressive industry experience in mining, with demonstrated expertise in production, operations, or management. Relevant experience may include aggregate and quarry mining or surface and underground mining operations.
• A Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of leadership, mentoring, or workforce development within the mining sector.
• Active engagement in professional organizations such as SME, NSSGA, or similar organizations.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or industry professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to connect classroom instruction with real-world mining practices.

Compensation

Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates)

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.

Perks of working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability –Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAPsupports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information

The University of Nevada, Reno, has a deep-rooted history in mining, dating back 150 years to the Comstock Lode era. The Department of Mining and Metall