Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

The expected pay range for this position is $10,000 - $11,667/month.

We acknowledge that the Vancouver Campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering (the “Department”), part of the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Surface Mining Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Faculty of Applied Science is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The starting salary range is $120,000–$140,000 annually plus a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits.  

The UBC’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering offers a broad professional degree program, integrating courses on engineering principles, earth and mineral sciences, mining and mineral processing case studies, health, safety and environmental issues, social sciences and management, as well as economics and business. Emphasis is on providing students with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to succeed in the industry. Our faculty members are active within the industry through research, consulting activities and involvement in professional societies. Further information is available at www.mining.ubc.ca.

This position provides an opportunity to pursue a career focused on excellence in teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership in a professionally oriented engineering program with strong industry connections.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in educational leadership activities, including curriculum development, teaching and learning innovation, and the development of new or revised courses aligned with evolving industry needs. Contributions may include advancing experiential learning opportunities, such as field-based instruction or design-focused courses, and supporting continuous improvement of the undergraduate curriculum. They will also be expected to teach across the undergraduate Mining Engineering program. They will bring expertise in surface mine design, orebody modelling, and the application of geological models to mine planning and engineering decision-making, and will teach courses covering these areas. They will also teach technical communication and professional engineering practice, and lead the development, implementation, and ongoing delivery of field-based programming, including associated curriculum development, partnership building, and program coordination.

In addition to teaching and educational leadership, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service activities within the Department, Faculty, and University, as well as to the broader academic and professional community. They will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and industry partners to support the ongoing development and delivery of the program.

Applicants must have a PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related field and either be registered or be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (PEng) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (see https://www.egbc.ca/Become-a-Member). Professional industry experience is a requirement.  They will have evidence of ability and commitment to teaching, and a promise of educational leadership. Experience or interest in curriculum development, innovative pedagogy, or experiential learning is considered an asset. An important component of this role includes supporting the development and assessment of graduate attributes required for accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (https://engineerscanada.ca). Preference will be given to applicants who are registered as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with experience in mining engineering practice and a demonstrated interest in engineering education.

The University of British Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English. Accordingly, individuals are required to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering is a large industry-linked mining school with a global perspective. It takes pride in the quality of its student relations and teaching, based on a strong association with industry. Further information about the Institute is available at www.mining.ubc.ca.

All applications must be submitted to the UBC Faculty Careers website and include: 

• a covering letter with a summary biography. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants' status as either a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen. Therefore, all applications must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

-I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; or

- I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

• a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
• a statement of teaching and training philosophy (up to 4 pages),
• a diversity statement, including a statement describing their experience working with a diverse community and a plan for creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion on campus or within their discipline (1 page).
• evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• A statement of past (if any) educational leadership, and plans or potential areas for educational leadership contributions in this role. Educational Leadership at UBC is defined as “an activity taken at UBC and elsewhere to advance innovation in teaching and learning with impact beyond one’s classroom”. For more information, please see https://ctlt.ubc.ca/resources/teaching/teaching-and-educational-leadership/ (up to 2 pages). 
• the names and contact information of four references.

Review of applications will begin December 7, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the recruitment can be directed via e-mail to Marek Pawlik (Chair of the Search Committee) at: [email protected]

The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized and integrated into current structures, planning and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, UBC will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in the selection process. To request confidential accommodation, please contact Kelly Tan [email protected]

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We particularly welcome candidates with experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities, or whose research or teaching meaningfully engages with Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, or rights, especially in relation to natural resources. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.