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Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering

Position Number: 6308606
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering

Posting Number: JR106844
Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) 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 responsible for further growing the new undergraduate degree program in Construction Engineering which will celebrate its first BS graduates in December 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in person at the undergraduate level by contributing to existing courses as well as developing and delivering new courses within the B.S. degree program in Construction Engineering. The new hire will be expected to maintain records of assessment required for subsequent ABET accreditation of the new program, work with adjunct instructors and new hires in construction engineering, mentor and supervise students and participate in service to the department and Mines. The new Professor of Practice will potentially develop and deliver future online and graduate-level courses. Mines is especially interested in qualified candidates who can further enhance, through their teaching and service, to the excellent reputation of the Mines academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

A 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. In either case the applicant should have had managerial and decision-making responsibilities. The minimum Professional experience must be in the construction field, industry-based (not academic), and in the US.
Significant heavy civil/large-scale infrastructure construction experience.
Professional Engineering Licensure or equivalent.

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 BS in Construction Engineering. Currently, the Department has 25.5 faculty members, with 7.5 teaching professors and 18 tenured/tenure track professors. We currently have 2.5 departmental staff members who support the mission of our programs. The department services 527 undergraduate majors (333 BS Civil Engineering, 167 Environmental Engineering and 27 Construction Engineering) and 89 graduate students). At the graduate level, we offer two M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (Civil & Environmental Engineering; Environmental Engineering Science) and support interdisciplinary graduate degree programs in Hydrologic Science & Engineering, and Humanitarian Engineering & Science. Our 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 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.

Equal Opportunity

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Annual Rate

$108,000 - $125,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned below, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting for our Academic Faculty positions!

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees.

For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options

Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to apply

Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible but before August 31, 2025. If you submit your application after this priority deadline, it may or may not be considered.

Applicants must submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a statement of teaching experience and interests (not to exceed 2 double-spaced pages - see below for further instructions), (3) a curriculum vitae. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and applicants will be informed before that contact is made.

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to offering dynamic instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including non-thesis/professional master's programs. We are also invested in offering high quality on-line instruction. In addition to your teaching philosophy and experience, please describe any experience and/or interest you have in on-line education.

Contact Dorie Gelber, Human Resources, at dorie.gelber@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity.

Background Investigation Required Prior to Start

Accommodations - It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities to promote diversity and inclusion at Mines. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

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