| Position Title |
| Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty or Professor of Practice - Department of Geology and Geological Engineering |
| The Opportunity |
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a tenure track or tenured faculty position or a professor of practice in Energy Resources. The successful candidate will be appointed as the Director of the Potential Gas Agency. Our mission at Mines is to address the challenge of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of geoscientists, engineers, and leaders and by expanding the frontiers of knowledge through fundamental and applied research. We seek enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the potential to develop interdisciplinary collaborations in our department, across campus, and with research partners throughout Colorado and beyond. We are especially interested in candidates with a passion to advance the university’s commitment to diversity and who are committed to contributing to an inclusive and collegial environment in our department.
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering welcomes applications from candidates who have expertise in Energy Resources, including but not limited to expertise in applied research in the geochemistry of low and high carbon energy source rocks, risk/uncertainty of exploration and development of similar systems, multiphase flow, basin modeling, and the study of carbonates. Other areas of expertise within the general field of Energy Resources are welcome. We seek candidates who have research interests that complement existing department and university strengths, and the successful candidate is expected to develop collaborative, cross-disciplinary research at Mines that is aligned with the university’s and department’s focus on Earth, Energy & Environment.
The successful candidate will be appointed as the Director of the Potential Gas Agency (PGA, http://potentialgas.org/). The Potential Gas Agency at Colorado School of Mines provides the Potential Gas Committee (PGC) with guidance, technical assistance, training, and administrative support, and assists in member recruitment and outreach. As an independent entity, the PGC consists of knowledgeable and highly experienced volunteer members who work in the natural gas exploration, production, transportation, and distribution industries and in the technical services and consulting sectors. The Committee, currently at 90 members, has provided geologically based assessments of U.S. technically recoverable natural gas resources biennially since 1964. The Potential Gas Agency, established at Mines in 1967, historically receives financial support from prominent exploration, production and gas pipeline companies and distributors and private individuals. |
| Responsibilities |
- Develop a strong and vibrant externally funded research program
- Develop and/or grow a national and international reputation
- Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Supervise graduate student research
- Cultivate and promote an inclusive and diverse Mines community through recruiting, mentoring, and service
- Contribute institutionally and professionally through active service
- Direct the Potential Gas Agency.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Doctoral degree in geology or a related discipline from an accredited program at the time the appointment begins
- A record of and/or interest in excellence in teaching and mentoring, research, service, management, and leadership
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Research expertise in energy resources that complement existing department and university research programs (e.g., unconventional petroleum research, sedimentary geology research, geophysics as applied to energy systems)
- Leadership experience to warrant appointment as the Director of the Potential Gas Agency.
- Assistant Professor candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Associate and Full Professor candidates must have an established and currently-funded program with clear potential for continuance, and a proven track record of success in teaching, research, and service. In addition, Full Professor candidates should have an established international reputation. Evidence of externally funded research is required for an appointment with tenure.
- Professor of Practice: distinguished accomplishments in industry with significant mentoring and extensive lecturing and teaching experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Research experience and accomplishments beyond a graduate degree program, in academia, research labs, and/or industry, as demonstrated by professional record
- Demonstrated experience in garnering external funding in support of research
- Demonstrated experience successfully teaching at the university level
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| Department Description |
| The Department has 19 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 2 teaching faculty, and 9 research faculty, ~40% of whom are women and ~14% of whom identify as minorities. We also have 3 staff who support the mission of our Department. This cadre of professionals supports approximately 120 undergraduate students and 140 graduate students. The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Geological Engineering, and several M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in the Department and through interdisciplinary programs at Mines, including Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrologic Sciences and Engineering, Geochemistry, and Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering. We also offer non-thesis/Professional M.S. degrees in Mineral Exploration, Geological Engineering, GIS/Geoinformatics and we offer a number of online certificate programs as well. More information can be found at https://geology.mines.edu/. In addition, the Mineral and Energy initiative with the US Geological Survey (USGS) will bring a new building on campus to house USGS geoscientists and their laboratories, together with a number of Mines faculty, researchers, and laboratories. This initiative is part of Mines’ broader Global Energy Future Initiative (https://www.mines.edu/global-energy-future/). |
| About Mines & Golden, CO |
Mines is an R1 institution consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. A sunny, high-altitude climate with outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience. The University provides a high quality of life for faculty, who take advantage of ample outdoor opportunities and proximity to Denver, as well as programs at the University and Department to support faculty, including generous faculty benefits, health and wellness programs, and an upcoming Early Childhood Development Center to support campus community members and their families. |
| Equal Opportunity |
| Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. 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. |
| Pay Range |
| Mines is offering an academic year (9-month) salary of:
Assistant Professor: $83,260 - $95,000
Associate Professor: $94,160 - $113,000
Professor: $116,000 - $126,100
Professor of Practice: $94,160 - $100,350 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. |
| Total Rewards |
| Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that including health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes fully paid medical and dental premiums as well as vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. Additionally, Mines’ leadership and innovation brings proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs and leading edge technology. For more information, visit Mines benefits. |
| How to Apply |
Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2023. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, names and contact information of three professional references from whom letters may be subsequently requested, and veteran status) and upload the following:
- a curriculum vitae
- a cover letter expressing interest in the position; the candidate should clearly articulate whether they are applying for the open rank (assistant professor, associate professor, professor) tenure/tenure track faculty position or the professor of practice position
- statement of research (up to 3 pages)
- statement of interest and/or expertise in the position of Director of the Potential Gas Agency (up to 3 pages)
- statement of teaching and student research mentoring (up to 3 pages)
- statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion (up to 3 pages)
Research Statement: Candidates should describe their vision for a successful, externally funded research program, articulating a compelling vision for work that connects to and expands ongoing work at Mines to address national priorities in sustainable energy solutions. The candidate should describe their research’s expected impact and its relevance to Mines’ goals (e.g., Earth, energy, and environment). The statement should cover both the candidate's history of successful research and their plans for future research at Mines, as well as their plans for obtaining external funding to support future research. Teaching Statement: Mines and the ME Department pride ourselves on strong, project-based course offerings that apply theoretical knowledge and engineering skills in classroom activities. Candidates should describe their pedagogical approach, how it reflects best practices in STEM education, and describe any teaching qualifications, including previous experience. Contributions to Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Statement: Mines is committed to access, inclusion, and diversity and is actively developing a strategic plan to advance Diversity, Inclusion, and Access (for more information visit https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/). The diversity and inclusion statement should describe your experience and should propose concrete research, teaching, and/or service activities that will advance access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines and beyond. Candidates are strongly encouraged to connect their proposed activities to best practices. For questions about this opportunity, contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, at kfeighny@mines.edu. Review by dates updated on 3/8/23. |
| Background Investigation Required |
| Yes |
