South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Looking for Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry Full Time

The Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences (CBHS) at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for a full-time, benefited, 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in Biochemistry (broadly defined). The desired start date is August 2024. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, or closely related discipline at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong commitment to excellence in instruction and will teach core chemistry and biology courses and elective courses in their area of expertise. The candidate is expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program. Candidates with research areas that complement those of the current faculty and build on the strengths of the department and interdisciplinary graduate programs are encouraged to apply.

The CBHS Department offers an ACS-certified undergraduate degree in Chemistry, an undergraduate degree in Biology, and an undergraduate degree in Pre-professional Health Sciences. Additionally, the department offers a MS degree in Green and Sustainable Chemistry and will offer a PhD degree in Chemical and Biological Sciences starting in Spring 2024. Research areas currently being pursued by CBHS faculty include sustainable chemistry, biochemistry/biotechnology, materials chemistry, environmental science, health sciences, and deep underground science. Faculty in the department also have opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary graduate programs and collaborate with the externally or state funded Research Centers (https://www.sdsmt.edu/Research/Labs-and-Centers/).

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://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 November 6, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.