Missouri University of Science and Technology
Geological Sciences and Engineering Department
Assistant Professor of
Petroleum Engineering

The Geological Sciences and Engineering Department at Missouri S&T anticipates a tenure track faculty opening in Petroleum Engineering at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2010 or earlier. Successful applicants will have a strong background in mechanical earth modeling and finite element analysis. Candidates must have an earned PhD in Geophysics or Petroleum Engineering that is appropriate to support research and teaching in mechanical earth modeling and related areas, preferably with experience in interdisciplinary settings. Solid oral and written communication skills are essential. Experience teaching mechanical earth modeling and finite element analysis is desirable. Documentation of good teaching is desirable. Experience teaching commercial software packages such as: GOCAD, PETREL, HyperWorks and Abaqus is expected.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a creative and productive research program in mechanical earth modeling and related areas. This research should be independent and interdisciplinary/interdepartmental. Developing contacts with industry and research centers is encouraged. The appointee is expected to teach at the undergraduate level in mechanical earth modeling and related areas, and to develop graduate level course(s) in his/her area of specialization. Supervision of graduate students, student advising, participation in outreach programs, curricular development, and performance of university service are expected.

Missouri S&T is the technological campus of the University of Missouri system. There are approximately 6800 students (5200 undergrads, 1600 grad students) in 65 different degree programs. Missouri S&T was ranked 45th overall and 12th among public universities by American high school counselors in the US News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges 2009,” and a “Top 20 STEM Research University” by Academic Analytics (January 2008). The Geological Sciences and Engineering department consists of 19 faculty, over 300 undergraduate, and over 50 graduate students in Geology, Geophysics, Geological and Petroleum Engineering.

For additional information (but not to submit applications) contact Dr. Ralph E. Flori, Head of Petroleum Engineering, 318 McNutt Hall, Rolla, MO 65409; reflori@mst.edu; (573) 341-7583.

Applications should be received as soon as possible and review will continue until the position is filled. Please submit application and vitae to:

Human Resource Services
Reference Number: R00050335
Missouri University of Science & Technology
113 Centennial Hall
Rolla, MO 65409
http://hrsifo.mst.edu

NOTE: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST HAVE POSTITION REFERENCE NUMBER IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED. 

The final candidate is required to provide official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted.  Copies of transcript(s) must be provided prior to the start of employment.  In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

 

All application materials, including resume/vita, cover letter, reference letters, portfolio, etc., must be electronically submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Human Resource Office using the following address: hrsinfo@mst.edu .

Acceptable electronic formats that can be used include PDF and Word.

As of April 7, 2010, hard copy, printed documents will no longer be accepted.

Missouri S&T is an AA/EOE and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as Vietnam-era veteran.  Females, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Missouri University of Science and Technology is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

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