Asst. Professor - Chemical Engineering jobs in Colorado

Pay Range:

Mines is offering a 9-month, academic year salary of $161,000 - $194,000. This is supplemented with a $20K stipend, a summer stipend, and the opportunity for summer and winter research compensation.

Mines takes into consideration a combination of a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness, and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes fully paid medical and dental premiums as well as vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves, and discount programs. In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting! Additionally, Mines' leadership and innovation bring proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs, and leading-edge technology. For more information, visit .

Application Process

• a cover letter briefly describing interest in and qualifications for the position,

• a separate vision statement for leading the department,

• a research statement to describe the candidate's vision for a successful, externally funded research program

• a statement of teaching philosophy and experience

• astatement of contributions to diversity, inclusion,and access

• and a curriculum vitae.

Research Statement: Candidates should describe how their research relates to and complements research activities and expertise at Mines, its expected scholarly and societal impact, its relevance to Mines' goals (e.g., earth, energy, and environment), and current or future connections to industry and/or opportunities for entrepreneurship. The statement should cover both the candidate's past history of successful research as well as their plans for future research at Mines, and their plans for obtaining external funding for that future research. Candidates should also be sure to describe any transdisciplinary aspects of their research. (For more information visit and

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to high-quality, hands-on, and project-based learning. Additionally, Mines is growing its online MS non-thesis degree programs. Candidates should cover their in-person and hands-on teaching pedagogy and describe any experience they have in online education.

Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Candidates should submit a statement on Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion. Mines is committed to access, inclusion, and diversity and has a strategic plan advancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Access (for more information visit ).

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location to upload all required materials. Further, once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application. Applicants may submit their application as one combined document or as separate documents. References will be collected and contacted at a later date. Please contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, at with any questions.

Background Investigation Required: Yes

Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity, and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.