Lecturer-Geology and Geological Engineering/Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station (BHNSFS)
South Dakota State University
Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
South Dakota Mines
Working Title
Lecturer-Geology and Geological Engineering/Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station (BHNSFS)
Posting Number
F01556P
Department
SDSMT-BH Nat'l Science Field Station SD
Physical Location of Position (City)
Unspecified
Posting Text
The Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station (BHNSFS) at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is seeking temporary Lecturers for three and four-week winter sessions of Geology and Geological Engineering field camps, and/or other specialty camps as needed. The camps are taught from various locations in the Black Hills, and other locations within the U.S. and abroad. For more information on camps and locations visit https://geologyfieldcamp.sdsmt.edu. It is expected that the selected candidate will live at the camp during the session. Possibility of an ongoing position, dependent upon performance, funding and student enrollment.
A PhD in Geology, Geological Engineering or a related field is required; experience teaching geology and/or engineering field camps is preferred. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. These are temporary, non-benefited positions.
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. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). 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, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date
10/22/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
11/06/2024
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
Other
If Other, describe duration
Temporary appointments (winter camps)
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Term
Proposed Rank
Lecturer
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Temporary
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.
Eye Protection, Other
If other protection is used please identify
Field gear
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position
Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Squatting, Stretching, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Changes of Temperature, Exposure to Dust, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc)
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Farm or Grassland Environment, Outdoors Environment
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please attach a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (include name, mailing address, phone number and email address for each reference).
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
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Posting Details
Logo
Institution
South Dakota Mines
Working Title
Lecturer-Geology and Geological Engineering/Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station (BHNSFS)
Posting Number
F01556P
Department
SDSMT-BH Nat'l Science Field Station SD
Physical Location of Position (City)
Unspecified
Posting Text
The Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station (BHNSFS) at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is seeking temporary Lecturers for three and four-week winter sessions of Geology and Geological Engineering field camps, and/or other specialty camps as needed. The camps are taught from various locations in the Black Hills, and other locations within the U.S. and abroad. For more information on camps and locations visit https://geologyfieldcamp.sdsmt.edu. It is expected that the selected candidate will live at the camp during the session. Possibility of an ongoing position, dependent upon performance, funding and student enrollment.
A PhD in Geology, Geological Engineering or a related field is required; experience teaching geology and/or engineering field camps is preferred. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. These are temporary, non-benefited positions.
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. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). 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, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date
10/22/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
11/06/2024
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term
Other
If Other, describe duration
Temporary appointments (winter camps)
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Term
Proposed Rank
Lecturer
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Temporary
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Contact Information
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.
Eye Protection, Other
If other protection is used please identify
Field gear
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this position
Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Squatting, Stretching, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Changes of Temperature, Exposure to Dust, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc)
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Farm or Grassland Environment, Outdoors Environment
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
JOB SUMMARY
Lecturer-Geology and Geological Engineering/Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station (BHNSFS)South Dakota State University
Dakota
a month ago
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Full-time