Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mineral processing extractive metallurgy and metallurgical process engineering in the M&ME Department as well as occasional service courses for the Lance College of Mines and Engineering (LCME) and/or College of Letters Sciences and Professional Studies (CLSPS)
• 2Teach core and elective courses in the Materials Science Ph.D. program (in partial fulfillment of Duty 1 above);
• Establish and conduct a program of original externally funded research
• Perform service activities for the department LCME MTU and the profession
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Adhere to the faculty policies and guidelines in the MTU Faculty and Staff Handbook and M&ME Department Standards

• An earned Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering mineral processing engineering materials science and engineering or a closely related engineering discipline with demonstrated expertise in mineral processing extractive metallurgy or materials processing completed by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated research expertise in mineral processing extractive metallurgy (hydrometallurgy pyrometallurgy or electrometallurgy) critical materials recovery or related metallurgical process technologies as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications doctoral research or equivalent scholarly contributions.
• Demonstrated ability or clear potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mineral processing extractive metallurgy materials processing or related areas within metallurgical and materials engineering.
• Evidence of ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program that emphasizes critical materials mineral beneficiation extractive metallurgy or strategic materials production.
• Effective written and oral communication skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications conference presentations and formal technical instruction.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate in multidisciplinary research environments.
• Applicants whose research and teaching interests do not involve mineral processing extractive metallurgy or metallurgical/materials production within the critical materials value chain will not be considered.

• Undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited program in metallurgical engineering materials engineering chemical engineering mineral processing engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• University-level teaching experience in mineral processing extractive metallurgy materials processing or related metallurgical engineering subjects.
• Research experience in critical materials recovery mineral beneficiation metallurgical processing or materials production relevant to energy systems advanced manufacturing or strategic materials supply chains.
• Experience with industrial or pilot-scale mineral processing or metallurgical unit operations such as comminution flotation gravity separation leaching solvent extraction precipitation electrowinning or metallurgical process development.
• Demonstrated success obtaining externally funded research support from federal agencies industry partners or national laboratories.
• Experience supervising graduate students postdoctoral researchers or research staff.
• Professional engineering licensure (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience collaborating with industry national laboratories or government agencies on applied research in mineral resources metallurgical processing or materials production.

• The ability to deliver nine 50-minute lectures per week over the course of each fifteen-week semester
• The ability to continuously instruct and oversee multiple laboratories of 1- to 3-hours duration on a weekly basis throughout each fifteen-week semester
• The ability to use hand tools operate laboratory equipment and electronic instrumentation and perform light to moderate lifting (15 kg)

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for3 professional references.

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Benefits Package

In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

*Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

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