Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Surface and Underground Mining (Teaching-Focused)
Posting Details
Salary Range
$150,000 to $180,000
Number of Openings
1
Job Description
The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining (Queen’s Mining) in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (Smith Engineering) at Queen’s University invites applications for a tenure-track teaching-focused faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in sustainable surface and underground mining. The preferred start date for the appointment is July 1, 2026. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline, by the start date of the appointment. Professional engineering licensure in Canada by the start date of the appointment is also a requirement. Note that all forms of engineering licensure in Canada from any province are considered acceptable (e.g., P.Eng., Limited engineering license, provisional engineering license, etc.).
The main criteria for selection are:
• Outstanding teaching contributions at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and a genuine commitment to academic and teaching excellence. Teaching will make up approximately 70% of this position;
• Evidence of high-quality scholarly output, that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research, in addition to expertise that complements existing research areas in the department;
• Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an innovative and interdisciplinary and student-centered environment;
• Relevant industrial experience will be considered as a significant asset.
The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. The annual salary for this appointment is expected to be between $150,000 and $180,000. Actual Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As part of the application process at Queen’s University, our recruitment system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), as defined under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, to ask job-related questions and confirm eligibility for hire. All final hiring decisions are made using non-AI related processes.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 01/03/2026
How to Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.
In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Heather Drouillard in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining at [email protected]
Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:
• a cover letter, indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;
• a current Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience, including teaching outlines and evaluations (if available);
• a statement of research interests;
• a statement of commitment to – as well as ideas and experience on how to – ensure the facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in the field of engineering; and
• the names and contact information of three referees.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply and upload all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs on the following website: https://apply.
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