Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota Mines

Working Title
Instructor, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Industrial Engineering

Posting Number
F01322P

Department
SDSMT-Industrial Engineering

Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City

Posting Text

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for an Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer position in Industrial Engineering. This is a full-time, benefited, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. Rank is dependent on qualifications and the record of the candidate.

Applicants with an earned doctorate in Industrial Engineering or a related field are preferred, but individuals with an M.S. degree and substantial experience will be considered. Candidates with specialties in all areas of Industrial Engineering are encouraged to apply. The Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management graduate and undergraduate programs at South Dakota Mines have an established reputation for outstanding teaching and instruction. The new faculty member will be expected to excel at teaching undergraduate and graduate courses including online-distance courses. Participation in advising and other service activities will also be required.

The Industrial Engineering Department has grown substantially over the past 10 years and currently serves approximately 150 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The department offers an ABET accredited B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, an online M.S. degree in Engineering Management and an on-campus MS degree in Industrial Engineering. In addition, our faculty participate in multidisciplinary Ph.D. programs in Data Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. For more information regarding the Industrial Engineering Department visit http://ie.sdsmt.edu.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state's second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There's something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin November 3, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Posting Date
10/04/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
11/03/2023

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term
9 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Term

Proposed Rank
Instructor

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Intense Customer Interaction

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

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Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking

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Sensory Requirements

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Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete

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Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Reference List

Resume

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