Assistant Professor (tenure-track, Underground Mining)

Location: UBC Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: CAD 120,000–140,000 annually, or approximately CAD 10,000–11,667 per month, plus benefits.

Company

The hirify.global's Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering offers a professional mining engineering program combining engineering, earth and mineral sciences, mining and mineral processing, health and safety, environmental issues, social sciences, management, economics, and business.

What you will do

• Develop an independent, multidisciplinary, internationally recognized research program in underground mining.
• Seek government and industrial research funding independently and collaboratively.
• Teach in the Mining Engineering Department and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners.
• Provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.
• Build collaborations with researchers on and off campus and contribute to equitable, diverse, and inclusive teaching and research.

Requirements

• PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related field, such as Mineral Processing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Geological Engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in mining operations, underground mining systems, and/or mining equipment and infrastructure through research publications and/or relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a successful research program.
• Strong communication and teaching skills, with clear potential for excellence in both areas.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia; registration is required within five years of appointment.
• Effective spoken and written English communication is required.
• Ability to develop an equitable, diverse, and inclusive teaching and research approach and productive relationships across cultural differences.

Nice to have

• Expertise in underground mining operations and systems, including mine planning, production optimization, and mining-process integration.
• Expertise in mine equipment systems, maintenance engineering, asset management, and reliability engineering.
• Expertise in digital mining technologies, including data analytics, automation, sensors, and intelligent systems applied to mining operations.
• Expertise in mechatronics and control systems for mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience integrating operational data, equipment systems, and decision-making tools to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in underground mining.
• Experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities or engaging Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, or rights in natural resources.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated to start July 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
• Comprehensive benefits package and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment for students, staff, and faculty.
• Accommodation is available on request for candidates participating in the selection process.
• Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, although all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Hiring process

• Apply through the UBC Faculty Careers website by December 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
• Submit a cover letter containing one of the required statements about Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, a detailed CV, a five-year research program plan of up to four pages, a teaching and training philosophy statement of up to four pages, and a one-page diversity statement.
• Include current journal publications and conference papers or presentations, at least three significant research publications or presentations, and contact information for four references. Application review begins December 7, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.