Mining Engineering Assistant (or Associate) Professor ID-14076


The Department of Mining and Mineral Engineering (MINE) of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Mining Engineering starting Fall 2025. This position is a joint appointment between MINE and the Institute of Northern Engineering (INE), the research arm of the College of Engineering and Mines (CEM), with roughly 49% of the level of effort dedicated to INE research and 51% of the level of effort dedicated to the MINE tenure track academic position.

To thrive in this role applicants must have a strong technical background in mining engineering, teaching, success in securing externally funded research projects, and service to the academic community. Success requires a strong foundation in the core principles of mining engineering. Developing engaging undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and fostering an inclusive learning environment are key teaching responsibilities. Building a robust research program, securing funding, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals are essential for academic growth.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have a BS degree in Mining Engineering, or a closely related field, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Prior research and teaching experience in the field.

Preferred experience in hydro-metallurgy and geo-metallurgy will receive strong consideration. Additional preference will be given to candidates with expertise in rare earth and critical mineral extraction, fieldwork related to critical minerals in districts with limited infrastructure; and mining and processing waste management in circumpolar/arctic environments.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time, 9-month exempt faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary is based on experience and education and is negotiable.

Applications will be accepted for review on June 9, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE June 8, 2025.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

  • ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

Applicant Instructions:

Please submit the following documents:

CV/Resume-5 page limit

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching -3 page limit

Statement of Research-3 page limit

Unofficial copies of transcripts


 

 

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

 

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

 

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.


 

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

  • Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

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UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

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