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Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering

Inside Higher Ed
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Job Title

Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering

Requisition Number

FE04695

Department Name

8H350:Mining Engineering

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type Of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track

Required Education

Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering, metallurgy or a closely related field.

Required Related Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the mining industry.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None required

Job Summary

We anticipate hiring one faculty member in Mining Engineering with a joint appointment in Chemical and Materials Engineering.

Candidates for the position must hold a Ph.D. degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Metallurgy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution and must be committed to excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and service. In addition to these qualities, preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the extractive metallurgy industry.

Applications Should Include

  • a cover letter
  • full curriculum vitae
  • research statement (upload under Specific Request 1)
  • teaching philosophy (upload under Specific Request 2)

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2026. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. For questions about this manufacturing cluster hire, please contact Dr. Rick Honaker at rick.honaker@uky.edu. Please note that, to be considered an applicant, an application must be submitted through the UK Jobs system.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in the mining industry will be viewed favorably.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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