Assistant / Associate Lecturer in Petroleum Engineering University of Wyoming Department of Petroleum Engineering United States
University of Wyoming
Petroleum Engineering Position –Assistant/Associate Lecturer, Academic Professional
The University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for an academic professional lecturer, at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior level in the Department of Petroleum Engineering. This position is one-year term, renewable, but contingent on availability of funding and performance. Applicants for this teaching position are sought with experience in one or more of the following areas in petroleum engineering: Production Engineering & Surface Facilities, Reservoir Simulation, Drilling, Well Completions and Stimulation, and Unconventional Reservoirs, but all areas of expertise are welcome. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses within the engineering science/petroleum core curriculum, as well as their specific area of expertise. In addition to teaching, our faculty can serve on various improvement-minded committees for the department, college, and university, as well as participate in professional development activities throughout the year. Current research emphases in the department include characterization of unconventional reservoirs, flow in porous media, and improved and enhanced oil recovery. The DrillSim 6000 drilling and completions simulator significantly enhances the department's capabilities for instruction and research in many facets of drilling engineering. Our industrial partners have generously funded recent expansions of both our teaching and research facilities.
The department has a vibrant and ABET-accredited undergraduate program, with approximately 200 undergraduate students currently majoring in petroleum engineering. The department also offers graduate programs for both master and doctoral degrees, with over 50 graduate students currently enrolled. The department has ten tenure-track and tenured faculty in petroleum engineering and, as part of the University's Engineering Initiative, plans to recruit additional faculty over the next several years. The Engineering Initiative represents a transformational opportunity for the college to invest in its facilities, programs and aspirations. Faculty in the department work closely with UW's School of Energy Resources, which has received over $150 million in state funding, to build world-class facilities for research and instruction.
Required qualifications:
• Ph.D. or M.S. degree, with industry experience, in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related engineering field • Demonstrated teaching ability in petroleum engineering or closely related field in an postsecondary academic position or recognized industry organization Preferred qualifications: • PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering • Postdoctoral or industry experience in oil and gas-related field • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: production engineering & surface facilities, reservoir simulation, well completions, or unconventional reservoirs • Experience teaching post-secondary petroleum engineering courses
Applications must include: 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) a minimum of three professional references with current contact information.
Application materials must be submitted electronically as a single PDF file using the following link to UW's application portal, https://uwyo.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=19004829&lang=en. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019 but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Wyoming is a thriving land-grant, research university located in Laramie, Wyoming (pop. 31,000), 130 miles northwest of Denver. Laramie is a picturesque and friendly town offering a reasonable cost of living and easy access to outdoor activities in the Rocky Mountain region. Additional information on the Department, the College, the School of Energy Resources, the University and Laramie is available at: www.uwyo.edu/petroleum, www.uwyo.edu/ceas, www.uwyo.edu/ser, www.uwyo.edu, and www.ci.laramie.wy.us/.
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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