Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (Sustainable Engineering)

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level related to sustainable engineering within Civil and Environmental Engineering disciplines. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2024.  An earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment is required. Preference will be given to candidates possessing bachelor’s degrees from ABET accredited programs or equivalent. The CEE Department at SD Mines currently has strengths in environmental, water resources, geotechnical, structural, and construction disciplines, and we seek candidates who will complement these current strengths and extend departmental opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborative research within sustainable engineering. Excellence in teaching and research will be expected as well as potential to establish a strong externally funded research program and contribute to the CEE PhD degree program. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses related to sustainable engineering design at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as other fundamental engineering courses.  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 https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin October 13, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.