Teaching Assistant Professor, Mining Engineering

Colorado School of Mines

4d • $85,000 - $96,000

About The Position

Engineering a world of possibilities The Mining Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a teaching assistant professor to support the delivery of our ABET-accredited BS degree program in Mining Engineering. The Department encourages innovation in teaching and learning and has developed effective methods of instruction at introductory through advanced levels. The successful candidate will join the departmental faculty, which currently consists of 13 full-time members. The teaching assistant professor will support the delivery of courses in our core curriculum at the undergraduate level. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.

Requirements

• PhD in mining engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate or professional courses in mining engineering or closely related disciplines.
• Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching and curriculum development and assessment in mining engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a department setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support and mentor students in an academic setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching undergraduate-, graduate-, and professional-level courses.
• Experience supervising or mentoring teaching assistants
• Experience with curriculum coordination, accreditation processes, or program assessment.
• Relevant industry, applied, or practical experience in mining or related engineering disciplines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses and associated labs as applicable (up to 12 credit-hours per semester) in the undergraduate mining engineering program using evidence-based instructional practices and continuous course improvement. Courses may include, but are not limited to, rock mechanics, surface and underground mine design, and mineral processing.
• Lead course and curriculum development in support of departmental undergraduate priorities (e.g., updating course materials, aligning learning outcomes, developing new instructional labs/assignments, supporting program assessment/accreditation activities).
• Mentor and support students through undergraduate advising, and train, mentor, and supervise teaching assistants.
• Contribute to department, university, and professional communities through active service consistent with a teaching-focused appointment.
• Develop and teach graduate courses in an area of specialization as needed and in alignment with departmental needs/priorities.
• Participate in assessment, accreditation (including ABET-related activities), and program evaluation processes.
• Engage with industry partners and stakeholders where relevant to teaching and program objectives.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options.
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment with generous employer contribution.
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents).
• Free RTD Ecopass for transportation throughout the Denver Metro area.
• All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Recreation Center.
• We are proud to have recently opened an on-campus daycare center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree