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Colorado School Of Mines Open Rank Professor And Assistant Professor, Economics And B in Golden, Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities The Department of Economics and Business at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for two positions in Operations Research/Business Analytics.
The first position is tenured or tenure-track open rank. The second position is tenure-track Assistant Professor. The primary focus of these positions will be to help develop and support the quantitative business programs on campus and to contribute to interdisciplinary research in Mines' focus areas. We are open to all areas, but we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in supply chain, simulation, and optimization under uncertainty.
Operations research, business analytics and associated courses are taught in several programs at Mines. In the Department of Economics and Business, these programs include the Engineering and Technology Management MS degree, the Mineral and Energy Economics MS and PhD program, the Business Engineering and Management Science BS degree, and the online Business Analytics certificate. Business analytics courses also support the interdisciplinary Operations Research with Engineering MS and PhD program and the Data Science MS degree.
These new faculty will also contribute to Mines priorities through engagement in interdisciplinary research. Mines aims to conduct research with an impact on sustainable and responsible development of earth resources, integrated energy systems, and innovative technological solutions. Information on Mines research initiatives may be found at Home - Research and Technology Transfer (mines.edu).
Colorado School of Mines is an R1 public institution dedicated to education and research in science and engineering. Located in beautiful Golden, Colorado, Mines is home to approximately 5,200 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students. Faculty at Mines have been involved in research and education relating to the earth, energy, and the environment since its founding in 1874. More information can be found at Colorado School of Mines | A Premier Engineering University. For further information about the positions or the university vision, please contact the search chair, Dr. Steven Smith, at ssmith1@mines.edu.
Responsibilities: Establish and/or maintain a high-quality research program and publication record including appropriate external funding Develop and deliver course materials using a variety of analytical software (i.e. python, excel, etc.) to undergraduate and graduate students demonstrating teaching excellence of high-quality and impact Supervise graduate research and thesis projects and mentor a diverse set of students Contribute both institutionally and professionally through active service Collaborate across campus representing the department
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Business/Data Analytics, Operations Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related data-analytics discipline from an accredited program by the time the appointment begins Commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility Associate Professor candidates should have a national reputation and a substantial record in research, teaching and/or service. Full Professor candidates should have an established international reputation and evidence of interdisciplinary research. In addition, evidence of externally funded research will be important for appointments with tenure.
Preferred Qualifications: Successful record of teaching and research obtained via academic research, college-level teaching and/or industry or national lab experience Demonstrated success in securing externally funded grants and contracts Demonstrated record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
About Mines & Golden, CO When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mine .
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.
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