Assistant Associate or Professor of practice mining engineering

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When: Monday, August 24, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno NV 89502

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in mining engineering
• 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
• 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

Requirements

Assistant Professor of Practice

• 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 one (1) year of teaching, mentoring, training, or student engagement experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to contribute to applied and industry-focused education

Associate Professor of Practice

• A master's degree in mining engineering or a closely related discipline
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant industry experience with increasing professional responsibility
• Minimum three (3) years of teaching, mentoring, workforce development, or training experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and industry engagement

Professor of Practice

• A master's degree in mining engineering or a closely related discipline
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of significant industry experience with senior-level responsibilities and recognized professional expertise
• Minimum five (5) years of teaching, mentoring, workforce development, or industry training experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to support program growth, industry partnerships, and student professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of progressive industry experience in mining, with demonstrated expertise in production, operations, or management
• 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 and Exploration (SME), National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), or similar

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments
• Faculty Senate
• No state income tax
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
• Remarkable Retirement with 19.25% contribution matched by the University

Schedule

9-month contract. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Location

Reno, NV