Teaching Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

The Opportunity: 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Teaching Faculty. The Department is looking to hire Teaching Faculty who have a clear passion for conveying knowledge to our students.  We are looking for superb educators who inspire students and will advance the University’s commitment to diversity. We seek candidates who can teach across our curriculum, though experience in Aerospace or with Aerospace, Propulsion, Systems Engineering and/or CFD teaching experience is desired.  We are specifically seeking candidates that are comfortable with project-based and active learning in the classroom and would be willing to contribute to developing online courses for both our undergraduate and graduate programs.  Candidates should also plan to support departmental committees, coordinate multi-section courses (including supervision and training of teaching assistants), and participate in curriculum innovations and improvements. 

Responsibilities: 

We are specifically seeking candidates that are comfortable with project-based and active learning in the classroom and would be willing to contribute to developing online courses for both our undergraduate and graduate programs.  Candidates will also:

• Serve on departmental committees 
• Coordinate multi-section courses (including supervision and training of teaching assistants) 
• Participate in curriculum innovations and improvements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or another closely related field and with relevant teaching and/or industry experience. 
• Demonstrated qualifications and experience for teaching in the designated courses/areas
• Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor: Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and evidence of educational service or relative industry experience.
• Teaching Professor: Demonstrated record of leadership and application of educational research.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching in the designated courses/areas or significant industry experience 
• Experience in project-based or active classrooms 

About Mines, The Department & Golden, CO: 

Colorado School of Mines is located in picturesque Golden, in the foothills of the Rockies, 15 miles west of Denver and 20 miles south of Boulder. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is focused on education and both basic and applied research that addresses problems of national interest in the areas of thermal-fluid systems, systems/operations engineering, advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, robotics automation, and solid mechanics and materials. Our undergraduate enrollment in Mechanical Engineering is 1,373, with approximately 22.5% women and 18% underrepresented students. We pride ourselves with a strong project-based spine of undergraduate courses that apply theoretical knowledge and engineering skills in classroom activities and team projects.  We maintain a high-quality, well-funded research program (~$12M in annual research awards) with strong participation from students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Approximately 250 graduate students (19% women, 18% underrepresented) study within a broad research portfolio. Major specialty programs for undergraduate and graduate students include robotics, automotive engineering, biomechanics, aerospace engineering, energy systems and systems engineering/operations research. More information can be found at www.mines.edu and mechanical.mines.edu.  

Mines produces industry-ready scientists and engineers known for their work ethic, problem-solving ability and teamwork focus. Mines graduates are in great demand by companies and government entities around the world and are involved in solving major technical and societal challenges of our times. We have several initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching and the student experience, including our exceptional Trefny Innovative Instruction Center, which supports best practices for teaching and learning on campus including, online courses (https://trefnycenter.mines.edu/). Our Center for Entrepreneurship and Education supports students and faculty to change the world through innovative thinking and entrepreneurial pursuits (https://innovation.mines.edu/). The Mines community is in the process of developing a Strategic Plan for Diversity, Inclusion, and Access; which supports a wide range of activities, including inclusive hiring, inclusivity in the classroom, cultivating a respectful and compassionate campus culture, family friendly programming and polices, expanding pathways for success, ensuring shared responsibility (https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/). 

 Colorado School of Mines is known globally for the quality of its distinctive graduates, the success of its alumni and its unique expertise in topics related to earth, energy and the environment. Our core values include Inquiry and Innovation, Inspiration, Challenge, Openness, Respect, Diversity, Compassion, and Collaboration. Each of the values above facilitates our shared success, and the advancement of Mines and its mission; by our examples and by our encouragement we seek to foster these values throughout our community, and especially among our students, so as to inspire them to pursue excellence in our shared lives of inquiry and innovation. For more information visit https://www.mines.edu/president/planning/.   

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 salary of:
Assistant Professor $76,000 - $84,000
Associate Professor $87,000 - 93,000
Professor $94,000 - $100,000

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.

Total Rewards: 

Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings.  Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, 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 bleeding edge technology.  For more information, visit Mines benefits.

How to Apply: 

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: 

(1) a cover letter describing interest in the position and desired rank,  
(2) a statement of teaching philosophy (1 pg) 
(3) a curriculum vitae, and  
(4) a statement of contributions to diversity and inclusion describing your past experiences and proposed activities to advance access, inclusion and diversity at Mines (for more information visit https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/).

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled with priority given to those submitted by Oct. 1, 2021.  The desired start date is January 2022, but this can be adjusted as needed for a later start date.