Job Description

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The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a part-time temporary Instructor, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to teach the fall 2024 semester. The successful applicant will have a master’s degree or an earned doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to teach core chemical engineering courses, laboratories 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.

The Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) Department offers curriculum toward B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Approximately 150 students are enrolled in the CBE undergraduate program and 40 students in the CBE graduate programs. For additional information regarding the CBE Department please visit the website.

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.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at 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 August 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.