Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering (Colorado School of Mines)

Rank: Assistant Professor (expected) or Associate Professor (exceptional candidates) Department: Mining Engineering Institution: Colorado School of Mines Location: Golden, Colorado Start Date: Fall 2026 Application Priority Deadline: March 23, 2026 (priority review begins March 24, 2026) Compensation: Assistant Professor: $96,000 – $114,000 Associate Professor: $115,000 – $156,000 (Start-up package and salary adjusted based on qualifications) Areas of Interest Candidates with expertise in any of the following are encouraged: Mine Ventilation: Network analysis and system design Surface Mining: Operations and design of surface mining systems Underground Mining: Methods selection, design, and development Rock Mechanics: Physical properties of rock, fundamentals of rock mass Geostatistical Resources & Reserve Estimation: For mine planning and valuation Mine Management & Mineral Economics Candidates whose work bridges multiple subfields, integrates theoretical and practical approaches, or connects with industry are strongly encouraged. Responsibilities Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses Build and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program Mentor undergraduate and graduate students across Mining and Earth science programs Contribute to institutional and professional service Minimum Qualifications PhD in Mining Engineering or closely related field by the start of appointment Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship Prior industry experience desirable Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration For Associate Professor candidates: Established, funded, impactful research program with clear potential for continuance Preferred Qualifications Industry and management experience to enhance student learning and research relevance Focus on research addressing industry and professional needs Department Highlights Ranked #1 in Mineral and Mining Engineering globally (QS 2016–2025) 10 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 1 Teaching Assistant Professor, 2 Professors of Practice Programs: BS (ABET-accredited), MS, PhD, and Professional Master’s online degree Facilities: Edgar Experimental Mine, Explosives Research Lab, Earth Mechanics Institute, EMCIS safety training State-of-the-art labs for mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, VR, and modeling More info: Mining Engineering Department Benefits & Total Rewards Flexible health and dental plans 13 paid holidays + winter break Fully vested retirement plan from day one Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% for dependents) Free RTD Ecopass, access to campus Recreation Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, daycare Application Materials Applicants must submit via online application: Curriculum vitae Cover letter Statement of research (≤4 pages) Statement of teaching (≤2 pages) One or two representative research papers (PDF) Research Statement Guidance: Explain connection to Mines’ research and societal impact Transdisciplinary aspects, industry connections, and funding plans Teaching Statement Guidance: Describe hands-on, project-based, and online teaching experience Additional Information Reasonable accommodations available under ADA Background investigation required Equal Opportunity Employer: non-discrimination based on protected status This is a tenure-track opportunity at a globally top-ranked mining engineering program with strong emphasis on research-industry integration, hands-on teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Rank: Assistant Professor (expected) or Associate Professor (exceptional candidates)
Department: Mining Engineering
Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Location: Golden, Colorado
Start Date: Fall 2026
Application Priority Deadline: March 23, 2026 (priority review begins March 24, 2026)
Compensation:

Assistant Professor: $96,000 – $114,000
Associate Professor: $115,000 – $156,000
(Start-up package and salary adjusted based on qualifications)

Areas of Interest

Candidates with expertise in any of the following are encouraged:

Mine Ventilation: Network analysis and system design
Surface Mining: Operations and design of surface mining systems
Underground Mining: Methods selection, design, and development
Rock Mechanics: Physical properties of rock, fundamentals of rock mass
Geostatistical Resources & Reserve Estimation: For mine planning and valuation
Mine Management & Mineral Economics

Candidates whose work bridges multiple subfields, integrates theoretical and practical approaches, or connects with industry are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Build and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students across Mining and Earth science programs
Contribute to institutional and professional service

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Mining Engineering or closely related field by the start of appointment
Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship
Prior industry experience desirable
Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration

For Associate Professor candidates:

Established, funded, impactful research program with clear potential for continuance

Preferred Qualifications

Industry and management experience to enhance student learning and research relevance
Focus on research addressing industry and professional needs

Department Highlights

Ranked #1 in Mineral and Mining Engineering globally (QS 2016–2025)
10 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 1 Teaching Assistant Professor, 2 Professors of Practice
Programs: BS (ABET-accredited), MS, PhD, and Professional Master’s online degree
Facilities: Edgar Experimental Mine, Explosives Research Lab, Earth Mechanics Institute, EMCIS safety training
State-of-the-art labs for mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, VR, and modeling

More info: Mining Engineering Department

Benefits & Total Rewards

Flexible health and dental plans
13 paid holidays + winter break
Fully vested retirement plan from day one
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass, access to campus Recreation Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, daycare

Application Materials

Applicants must submit via online application:

Curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Statement of research (≤4 pages)
Statement of teaching (≤2 pages)
One or two representative research papers (PDF)

Research Statement Guidance:

Explain connection to Mines’ research and societal impact
Transdisciplinary aspects, industry connections, and funding plans

Teaching Statement Guidance:

Describe hands-on, project-based, and online teaching experience

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations available under ADA
Background investigation required
Equal Opportunity Employer: non-discrimination based on protected status

This is a tenure-track opportunity at a globally top-ranked mining engineering program with strong emphasis on research-industry integration, hands-on teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

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