Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Mining and Geological Engineering

Posting Number
req21600

Department
Mining & Geological Engr

Department Website Link
https://mge.engineering.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Mining and Geological Engineering at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for a career-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (PoP) rank across all areas of Mining Engineering for a start date of Fall 2025. These positions are part of a multi-year hiring process associated with planned growth in Mining and Geological Engineering department.

The MGE Department seeks to attract, develop, and retain excellent faculty members with outstanding teaching credentials and future promise. The department is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the growth of the CSE program, diversity, and excellence of the University's academic community through their teaching and service.

We seek an exceptional educator with a demonstrated track record of outstanding teaching and a commitment to innovative course development. The successful candidate will be prepared to design and deliver engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of formats, including on-campus, online, and interactive video, aligning with the department and college's mission and values. Candidates should possess a strong background in mining engineering and related fields.

Appointment will be made in the MGE department and candidates should express the relevant experience in their cover letter.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Professors of practice may be appointed for a period of more than one academic or fiscal year, but not more than three academic or fiscal years, as set forth in Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Policy 6-201(C). Such appointments may be renewed for subsequent periods. A POP faculty is a voting member of the faculty and is eligible for full benefits.

Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a workload typical for a career track faculty within the College of Engineering (CoE) defined as 80% related to teaching and 20% related to service.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses using a variety of formats, including on campus, online, and interactive video platforms.
• Engage students in active learning, encouraging class participation, and provide support in completing class assignments / projects.
• Manage classroom interactions and establish and maintain a climate that encourages learning across multiple delivery platforms.
• Contribute to professional development programs offered by the department.
• Contribute to the service responsibilities of the CoE and the University of Arizona, in part through participation on committees and student mentoring, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Contribute to CoE and the University of Arizona's development through appropriate outreach to local communities (including government units, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and area residents).
• Assist in the development of innovativeapproaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expandingcollaborations with community and business partners.
• Develop / prepare course lectures, syllabi, assignments, and activities for course delivery.
• Critique and grade student assignments and examinations.
• Participate in advising and mentoring students.
• Maintain regular in-person and virtual office hours and/or be available to students by appointment.
• In addition, this position may: provide professional development opportunities for faculty, post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students within the CoE.
• Participate in funded programs that extend the CoE, University's and discipline's knowledge or capabilities regarding the teaching and learning in their content areas; advise student research and serve as members of Ph.D., M.S., or undergraduate research committees, as permitted by the Graduate College.
• Serve as PIs or co-PIs for externally funded programs that extend the CoE, University's and discipline's knowledge or capabilities in their content area or regarding teaching and learning in their discipline.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D.degree at the time of hire in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or aclosely related discipline. Candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions.
• No experience beyond the Ph.D. is required for Appointment at Assistant Rank.
• Four (4) years of experience beyond the Ph.D.are required for Appointment at the Associate Rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Rank
To be Determined

Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Faculty

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$90,000 - $125,000

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
Start of Fall 2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Moe Momayez | moemomayez@arizona.edu
Kandie Stanton | kandies@arizona.edu

Open Date
1/14/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant
With your application, please submit:

1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Teaching Statement in the 'Additional Document slot 1'
4) A list of three references with address, email and phone contact information in the 'Additional Document slot 2'

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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