Open Rank Tenured/Tenure Track - Earth Sciences and Engineering #00092041

Earth Sciences and Engineering

The Department of Earth Sciences and Engineering (ESE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invites applications for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track position in the general area of economic geology to begin in January or August 2025. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, and to teach a diversity of courses including courses in economic geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and petrology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Potential research collaboration opportunities in economic geology exist with various campus entities, including the Departments of Mining and Explosives Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, and Engineering Management. Additionally, there are opportunities within several university research centers, such as the Materials Research Center, the Energetic Materials and Rock Characterization and Geomechanics Center, the High-Performance Computing Center, and the recently established Critical Mineral Research Center. Local establishments with active research include the U.S. Geological Survey (Mid-continent Geospatial Mapping Center), the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Fort Leonard Wood. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to have a 0% joint appointment in the Department of Mining & Explosives Engineering.

Missouri University of Science & Technology, formerly the Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy, has over 150 years of experience in minerals education and research. The University and the Departments of Earth Sciences & Engineering, Mining & Explosives Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering have collaborated on significant mining and minerals research over that period. Today, Missouri S&T is a leading research institution on critical minerals, a member of the Department of Energy's Critical Materials Innovation Hub, and with over $22 million in active critical minerals research grants.

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using Reference Number 00092041. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the review process will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration and early action, applicants must apply by October 1, 2024.

University Information

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE

Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)

Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla

Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.