Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering

Rank: Assistant Professor (expected) or Associate Professor (exceptional candidates)
Department: Mining Engineering
Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Location: Golden, Colorado
Start Date: Fall 2026
Application Priority Deadline: March 23, 2026 (priority review begins March 24, 2026)
Compensation:

• Assistant Professor: $96,000 – $114,000

• Associate Professor: $115,000 – $156,000
  (Start-up package and salary adjusted based on qualifications)

Areas of Interest

Candidates with expertise in any of the following are encouraged:

• Mine Ventilation: Network analysis and system design

• Surface Mining: Operations and design of surface mining systems

• Underground Mining: Methods selection, design, and development

• Rock Mechanics: Physical properties of rock, fundamentals of rock mass

• Geostatistical Resources & Reserve Estimation: For mine planning and valuation

• Mine Management & Mineral Economics

Candidates whose work bridges multiple subfields, integrates theoretical and practical approaches, or connects with industry are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses

• Build and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students across Mining and Earth science programs

• Contribute to institutional and professional service

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Mining Engineering or closely related field by the start of appointment

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship

• Prior industry experience desirable

• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration

For Associate Professor candidates:

• Established, funded, impactful research program with clear potential for continuance

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry and management experience to enhance student learning and research relevance

• Focus on research addressing industry and professional needs

Department Highlights

• Ranked #1 in Mineral and Mining Engineering globally (QS 2016–2025)

• 10 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 1 Teaching Assistant Professor, 2 Professors of Practice

• Programs: BS (ABET-accredited), MS, PhD, and Professional Master’s online degree

• Facilities: Edgar Experimental Mine, Explosives Research Lab, Earth Mechanics Institute, EMCIS safety training

• State-of-the-art labs for mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, VR, and modeling

More info: Mining Engineering Department

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Flexible health and dental plans

• 13 paid holidays + winter break

• Fully vested retirement plan from day one

• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% for dependents)

• Free RTD Ecopass, access to campus Recreation Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, daycare

Application Materials

Applicants must submit via online application:

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Statement of research (≤4 pages)

• Statement of teaching (≤2 pages)

• One or two representative research papers (PDF)

Research Statement Guidance:

• Explain connection to Mines’ research and societal impact

• Transdisciplinary aspects, industry connections, and funding plans

Teaching Statement Guidance:

• Describe hands-on, project-based, and online teaching experience

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations available under ADA

• Background investigation required

• Equal Opportunity Employer: non-discrimination based on protected status

This is a tenure-track opportunity at a globally top-ranked mining engineering program with strong emphasis on research-industry integration, hands-on teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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