Assistant Professor - Geological Engineering - Montana Tech

Assistant Professor - Geological Engineering


Target Start Dates:  January 2, 2025  or  August 15, 2025 - Depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by September 15, 2024 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:

The Candidate will engage undergraduate and graduate students in hands-on learning/teaching and research.
Contribute to the geological engineering program by teaching a mix of general undergraduate classes and also graduate classes in the candidate’s areas of expertise.
Independently establish a research program
Contribute to campus and department service

Required Qualifications:
 

• Doctoral degree in Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field from an accredited institution (by the time of appointment /start date);
• Expertise in geological and/or geological engineering topics relevant to the undergraduate geological engineering program, particularly topics that complement those of the other faculty in the department;
• Ability and desire to develop and teach undergraduate courses serving the geological engineering program;
• A demonstrated record of research excellence, commensurate with career stage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience with and commitment to excellent teaching at the university level, or demonstrated ability to develop potential in this area;
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity (patents, peer-reviewed publications, successful proposals, etc.). or evidence of commitment to developing an active research program;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and external partners;
• Industry and/or government experience relevant to the applicant’s career path;
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral;
• Experience with mentorship, or potential to develop mentorship skills;
• Professional registration or licensure, or the interest and ability to pursue professional registration or licensure.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.  
Please include: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references. 

 

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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