Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences program (AES) at South Dakota Mines
invites applications for a full-time Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer in Atmospheric
and Environmental Sciences with an anticipated start date of August 2023. This is a full-
time, 9-month, benefited, term position. Preference will be given to candidates with
interest and experience in teaching a broad range of Atmospheric and Environmental
Science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
An earned M.S or Doctorate degree in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science,
Biology, Ecology, or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment.
Experience teaching at the university level and expertise in areas such as global
environmental change, biogeochemistry, NEPA compliance, or air quality is desired.
The ideal candidate will also be able to develop classes in their area of expertise to
compliment current program strengths. Expectations will include teaching courses,
curriculum development, supervising student capstone projects, advising students, and
department service. As part of the online application process, you will be asked to
attach a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the name,
mailing address, phone number, and email address of three professional references.
The AES program is housed in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at South Dakota Mines. The program offers degrees at the bachelors, masters and
PhD level with students specializing in either atmospheric or environmental sciences
specializations. The program has an interdisciplinary focus, with faculty expertise
including hydrometeorology, climate science and resiliency, wildfire meteorology,
severe storm dynamics, mesoscale meteorology, numerical weather prediction, biology,
aquatic ecology, and sustainability. We are seeking a new faculty member who can
complement these areas of strength by having skills and expertise in environmental
science. Please direct questions to the head of the search committee, Adam French
(Adam.French@sdsmt.edu).
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 148,933. 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 43 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 97% 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 March 30, 2023 and will
continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a
satisfactory background investigation.
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual
orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment
or the provision of service.