Assistant, Associate or Professor of Practice, Mining Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering (MME) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a 9-month contract, non-tenure Assistant, Associate or Professor of Practice in Mining Engineering. This position is designed for individuals with substantial industry experience who are eager to share their expertise with students and help shape the next generation of mining professionals. We welcome applicants from across the mining industry. Candidates with experience in surface and underground mining operations are encouraged to apply, particularly those who have held leadership roles in production, planning, operations, or mine management. We also place special emphasis on professionals from the aggregate and quarry industry, including those with demonstrated expertise in production, operations, or management. Both general mining and quarry-focused candidates will be considered, and applicants from all areas of mining are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in mining operations, engineering, or management.
• Minimum six (6) years of relevant industry experience in mining engineering or related areas (Assistant Professor of Practice)
• Minimum one (1) year of teaching, mentoring, training, or student engagement experience (Assistant Professor of Practice)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Assistant Professor of Practice)
• Ability to contribute to applied and industry-focused education (Assistant Professor of Practice)
• Minimum (ten) 10 years of relevant industry experience with increasing professional responsibility (Associate Professor of Practice)
• Minimum three (3) years of teaching, mentoring, workforce development, or training experience (Associate Professor of Practice)
• Strong communication and leadership skills (Associate Professor of Practice)
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and industry engagement (Associate Professor of Practice)
• Minimum (fifteen) 15 years of significant industry experience with senior-level responsibilities and recognized professional expertise (Professor of Practice)
• Minimum (five) 5 years of teaching, mentoring, workforce development, or industry training experience (Professor of Practice)
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills (Professor of Practice)
• Ability to support program growth, industry partnerships, and student professional development (Professor of Practice)

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) or more years of progressive industry experience in mining, with demonstrated expertise in production, operations, or management.
• Relevant experience may be in aggregate and quarry mining, or in open-pit and underground operations.
• A Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of leadership, mentoring, or workforce development within the mining sector.
• Active engagement in professional organizations such as Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in mining engineering, ensuring students gain both theoretical foundations and practical, industry-relevant skills.
• Mentor and advise students to foster career readiness and professional growth.
• Build strong connections between the department and the mining industry through guest lectures, site-based projects, and collaborative initiatives.
• Engage actively with professional organizations such as SME, NSSGA, or similar societies, encouraging student participation and industry visibility.
• Where appropriate, organize or contribute to industry-focused conferences, workshops, or summits.
• Support departmental outreach, workforce training, and applied research partnerships.
• Help prepare students for leadership roles in both traditional mining and aggregate/quarry operations.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level