Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) (Surface Mining Engineering)

Location: UBC Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually, or an expected pay range of $10,000–$11,667 per month, plus comprehensive benefits.

Company

The hirify.global's Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering is an industry-linked mining school offering a professionally oriented engineering program with strong industry connections.

What you will do

• Teach across the undergraduate Mining Engineering program, including surface mine design, orebody modelling, mine planning, technical communication, and professional engineering practice.
• Lead curriculum development, teaching and learning innovation, and the development and delivery of new or revised courses.
• Develop and coordinate field-based programming, including experiential learning, partnerships, and related curriculum.
• Support the development and assessment of graduate attributes required for Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accreditation.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, university, academic, and professional service activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners on program development and delivery.

Requirements

• PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
• Professional industry experience.
• Evidence of teaching ability and commitment, with potential for educational leadership.
• Expertise in surface mine design, orebody modelling, and applying geological models to mine planning and engineering decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to contribute to engineering education, curriculum development, experiential learning, and accreditation-related graduate attribute assessment.

Nice to have

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with experience in mining engineering practice.
• Demonstrated interest in engineering education.
• Experience or interest in curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, or experiential learning.
• Experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities or engaging with Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, or rights in natural resources.

Culture & Benefits

• Tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Work within an inclusive and equitable academic environment with accommodations available during the hiring process.
• Strong association with mining industry, professional societies, and hands-on engineering education.
• The position is subject to final budgetary approval and has a job end date of June 30, 2032.

Hiring process

• Submit the application through the UBC Faculty Careers website by December 5, 2026, including a cover letter with biography and a statement confirming Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status.
• Include a detailed CV, teaching and training philosophy of up to four pages, a one-page diversity statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and an educational leadership statement of up to two pages.
• Provide names and contact information for four references. Review begins December 7, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.