Job Description

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at South Dakota Mines is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level related to Geotechnical Engineering. The desired start date for the position is August 2025.

The department and campus have expertise in geotechnical materials, saturated and unsaturated soil testing, numerical modeling, and remote sensing and geomatics. This position will complement the current areas of strength using a breadth of geotechnical expertise and depth of knowledge to work effectively on and eventually lead transdisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities:
· Establish a strong externally funded research program
· Contribute to the CEE PhD program
· Teach courses related to geotechnical engineering, and potentially transportation engineering, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as other fundamental civil engineering courses
· Participate in service-related activities

Required Qualifications:
· An earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline
· Expertise in geotechnical engineering associated with ground improvement, slope stability, foundation design, bio-geotechnics, geo-environmental, or other related topics

Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in transportation topics such as pavement materials and/or highway design is beneficial.
· Experience in industry or government as a practicing engineer is also beneficial.

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 and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. 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 January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.