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Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering

Posting Number: JR105414 Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, academic faculty appointment as a Professor of Practice. The new hire will be primarily responsible for further developing the new undergraduate degree program in Construction Engineering. Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and deliver courses for the new B.S. degree program in construction engineering, teach in person at the undergraduate level, potentially develop and deliver future online and graduate-level courses, conduct and maintain records of assessment required for subsequent ABET accreditation of the new program, supervise adjunct instructors as needed for program growth, mentor and supervise students, and participate in service to the department and Mines. Mines is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Mines is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Science Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related discipline and at least 7 years of professional experience, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or a related discipline and over 10 years of professional experience with managerial and decision-making responsibilities Exhibited knowledge of how to teach (pedagogy) and what to teach (construction engineering content) Professional Engineering Licensure or equivalent or the ability to obtain a PE license within the first year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Engagement in professional activities such as delivering short courses, pedagogical development and publication Experience working with students and/or mentoring young professionals Engagement in professional construction engineering activities, for example, the ASCE Construction Institute

More About the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

The department is expanding to incorporate the newly-formed B.S. in Construction Engineering. The Department has 28 faculty members, with 1 Professor of Practice, 9 teaching professors and 18 full-time tenured/tenure track professors. We are also the academic home to the President and Dean. We currently have 3 departmental staff members who support the mission of our department. This cadre of professionals services over 500 undergraduate majors (336 BS Civil Engineering, 167 Environmental Engineering, and 27 Construction Engineering) and 87 graduate students). At the graduate level, we offer two M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (Civil & Environmental Engineering; Environmental Engineering Science) and support three interdisciplinary graduate degree programs in Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering, Hydrologic Science & Engineering, and Humanitarian Engineering & Science. Our highly accomplished faculty are internationally recognized in the areas of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering and science, and water resources engineering. Our research activity is very high, typically among the top three programs on campus for annual expenditures.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

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 need 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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