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Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Department and the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department
The Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering (GGPE) and the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invite applications for a Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position in Geological Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering to begin in August 2024. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to GGPE and CArEE, with the former being the home department. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
The applicant for this position will teach a variety of courses, which may include engineering geology, rock engineering, subsurface exploration, geological engineering design, soil mechanics, and other courses depending on the expertise of the faculty member and the needs of the department. The faculty member should be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate students.
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
About Missouri S&T
Founded in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the top technological institutions in the nation and among the first technological institutions established west of the Mississippi River. A US News and World Report Top 100 national public university, Missouri S&T serves 7,200 students and counts over 55,000 living alumni, including world-famous astronauts, scientists, engineers, inventors, and business leaders. S&T has three colleges: the College of the Arts, Sciences, and Education; the College of Engineering and Computing; and the newly established Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development. Nearly 400 faculty offer 101 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, engineering, science, computing, social sciences, and the humanities. Students entering S&T have an average ACT of 28.5, while 80% of all students are Missouri residents and 20% are first-generation.
Located about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri, S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery.
Missouri S&T's Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, the campus, and the greater University of Missouri System are deeply committed to inclusion and valuing diversity. Missouri S&T has undertaken a number initiatives to improve campus life and the work/life balance of its faculty and staff (see ). Missouri S&T seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples. (m).
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials. Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications
The educational requirements may be met through a Ph.D. in geological engineering, civil engineering, or closely related discipline, or through a M.S. in geological engineering, civil engineering, or closely related field with 15 or more years of related industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in either industry or academia is desired. Candidates who are licensed Professional Engineers or who have the capability of quickly obtaining licensure are preferred.
Full Time; Benefit Eligible
Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a teaching statement, and 4) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: using Reference Number 00090709. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.
Deadline for priority consideration is April 15, 2024, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.