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Institution South Dakota Mines
Working Title Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Posting Number F01582P
Department SDSMT-Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
The department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for an Instructor, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with an anticipated start date of January 2025.
The successful applicant will have an MS or PhD in Materials Engineering and Science or a related field by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with metals processing and forming and will teach metals processing, materials engineering, or other courses as assigned. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position. The position may continue semester-by-semester, dependent upon performance, department need, funding and student enrollment.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin December 9, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date 11/22/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 12/09/2024
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Appointment Percent 20% per 3 cr hrs
Tenure Status Term
Proposed Rank Instructor
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Appointment Type Temporary
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!
At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.
Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.
Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSouth Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.
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