Description

The Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track (tenure-eligible) faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Mining Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Candidates for the position must hold a Ph.D. degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Metallurgy, or a closely related field, and must be committed to excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and service. In addition to these qualities, preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the mining industry.

The University of Kentucky, located in the heart of Kentucky’s scenic Bluegrass region, is home to more than 38,000 students and over 26,000 employees.  As a land-grant university for the commonwealth, the mission of the University of Kentucky is to provide excellent education, conduct outstanding research, and perform service in an academic environment in a manner that ensures the professional success of our students, meets the needs of our constituents, and responds to the technological challenges of the commonwealth.

The Department of Mining Engineering is one of the larger mineral-related programs in North America. The department consists of seven faculty members who have diverse specialties that cover a wide range of subjects in the mining engineering discipline.

Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include teaching and student advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The selected candidate will also be expected to develop a sustainable research program that attracts external research funding and addresses the needs of the mining industry. The position is open to all the specialty areas of mining and geological engineering, including contemporary issues in mining, such as reclamation, health and safety, and mine operations.

Applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement (upload as specific request 1), and 4) a teaching philosophy (upload as specific request 2).

Applications submitted by January 31st, 2026, will receive full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, go to https://ukjobs.uky.edu/ and click on Search Jobs and enter requisition #FE04695 or use this link.