[Iefac.list] Faculty Position in Industrial Engineering at South Dakota Mines

[Woldstad, Jeffrey C.]

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Assistant Professor
Industrial Engineering

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering.  This is full-time, benefited, 9-month tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 2019.  Outstanding candidates will be considered for a 2-year appointment as the Endowed Pietz Professor of Industrial Engineering.

The successful applicant must have an earned doctorate in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.  Candidates with specialties in all areas of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management are encouraged to apply.  The Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management graduate and undergraduate programs at South Dakota Mines have an established reputation for outstanding teaching and instruction.  The new faculty member will be expected to excel at teaching undergraduate and graduate courses including online-distance courses.  In addition, our department is focused on expanding graduate-level research.  A successful candidate will be expected to initiate and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
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The Industrial Engineering Department has grown substantially over the past 10 years and currently serves approximately 150 undergraduate and 50 graduate students.  The department offers an ABET accredited B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management and an M.S. degree in Engineering Management.  The new faculty member will be instrumental in helping the department to develop additional graduate offerings including a Ph.D. degree program.

Established in 1885, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a science and engineering research university located in Rapid City, South Dakota. South Dakota Mines is a public university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering and science. Known for our academic rigor, we maintain a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and numerous nationally competitive engineering teams. Our graduates have a 96% placement rate and an average starting salary of nearly $63,000. Our Research Programs are concentrated in four areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering.

South Dakota Mines is a growing university that enrolls around 2,800 students from 44 states and 30 countries. Rapid City is the state's second largest city (with an urban population of 74,048 and metropolitan population of 199,656) and is nestled at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills. Mount Rushmore, the Badlands National Park and Crazy Horse Memorial are all within an hour of the University. Rapid City enjoys a relatively mild climate and offers year-round recreational opportunities, including, hiking, bicycling, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and hunting, to name a few. For more information about South Dakota Mines and Rapid City, visit: www.sdsmt.edu<http://www.sdsmt.edu> and http://visitrapidcity.com/.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including paid medical and life insurance for our employees, as well as medical, dental and vision coverage for spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at http://www.sdsmt.edu/employment.  Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203.  Review of applications will begin December 3, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

SD Mines is an EEO/AA/ADA employer & provider.


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Jeffrey C Woldstad, PhD, PE
Professor and Head
Department of Industrial Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Jeffrey.Woldstad at sdsmt.edu<mailto:Jeffrey.Woldstad at sdsmt.edu>
605-394-2628

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