Job Description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE:

Professor of Practice (Open Rank)

JOB PURPOSE:

The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Wyoming (UW) seeks outstanding applicants for Professor of Practice position, effective August 2024. The successful candidate is expected to teach, develop new courses, and conduct research in the areas related to Petroleum Engineering and Subsurface Energy Engineering.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a related field, demonstrated excellence in industry work, and a strong interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence with a commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain a diverse student body.

The successful candidate is expected to respond to the challenges of the next generation oil and gas industry and the various Subsurface Energy Engineering, which is of high demand in the current industry.

Rank and salary will be determined based on relevant experience.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• 10 + years of demonstrated experience of working with relevant industry
• Commitment to interdisciplinary research and education

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in industrial applications
• Higher education teaching experience
• Grant writing experience

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 07/15/2024 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/