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Assistant or Associate Professor, Mining and Geological Engineering

Employer
University of Arizona
Location
Tucson, AZ

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Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

req4200

Department:

Mining & Geological Engr

Department Website Link:

https://mge.engineering.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality:

Location:

Main Campus

Address:

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights:

The Department of Mining and Geological Engineering at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 2021. Specific areas of interest include Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering, Automation in mining (req-4199) and robotics, mine management and mining operations, and mineral economics and exotic mining (space and deep sea). We are looking for a talented and exceptional individual who will build on the University of Arizona’s unique position and leadership in mining innovation and technology.

The Department of Mining and Geological Engineering is one of the top-ranked mining engineering programs in the world. Longstanding industry ties, a focus on sustainability, generous scholarships, a state-of-the-art experimental mine, important global connections and a tight-knit, entrepreneurial community make our Department the destination of choice for students and researchers the world over.

Applications will be reviewed starting March 1, 2021 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Arizona has held a unique position in the leadership of mining in the United States since opening in 1881 as the School of Mines, educating students in topics ranging from ore analysis to metallurgy. The school was renamed to the University of Arizona College of Mines in 1915, and it became one of the first of its kind. After a period of rapid expansion, the college merged with UA’s school of engineering to form the University of Arizona School of Mines and Engineering, one of the first comprehensive mineral resource and extraction education departments in the nation.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

TheUniversity of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-lifeprograms. For more information about working at the University of Arizona andrelocations services, please talent.arizona.edu

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The successfulcandidate will be expected to establish a strong research program, teachundergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to mentoring students,including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
  • The successfulcandidate will also be expected to contribute to an environment that nurturescollaboration among researchers across the College and University.
  • Thesuccessful candidate will also participate in outreach and contribute todepartmental, college, and university service. In these, and other ways, thefaculty member will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing studentengagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with communityand business partners.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
The successful candidate must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the duties and responsibilities may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other faculty in both teaching and research.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Be a visible champion for faculty, staff, and student engagement and advocacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Candidates must havea Ph.D. or equivalent in hand by the time of hire in Mining Engineering, GeologicalEngineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Management, or a relatedfield.
  • Candidates for theAssociate Professor rank must have a distinguished record of publishedresearch, demonstrate significant impact on the profession, and success atsecuring funding to support a research program.
  • The successful candidatemust provide education credentials during the offer discussions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experiencein Mining, Geological and Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Strongtrack record of scholarly activity.
  • Previousteaching experience.

Rank :

To be Determined

Tenure Information:

Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1

Work Calendar:

Academic

Job Category:

Faculty

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:

DOE

Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required::

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Target Hire Date:

8/23/2021

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:

Dr. Jinhong Zhang
Associate Professor
Search and screen committee chair
jhzhang@email.arizona.edu

Open Date:

2/9/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Please provide the following documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. In the 'Additional Document' slot: a Statement of ResearchInterests (no more than 3 pages)
4. In the 'Additional Document' slot: a Statement ofTeaching Interests and Philosophy (no more than 2 pages)
5. In the 'Additional Document' slot: a list of threereferences with address, email and phone contact information.

Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Organization

As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.

We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.

As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.

Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.

We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.

As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.

Who We Are

Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:

Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.

Compassion: Choose to care.

Exploration: Be insatiably curious.

Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.

Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.

Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)

Where We Are

Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.

Diversity Profile

Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.

The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.

The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.

The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.

Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.

The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.

These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:

Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.

Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.

Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.

Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.

Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.

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