Assistant Professor (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 full-time tenure-track faculty position in the area of Underground Mining at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose work advances modern, technology-enabled approaches to underground mining, including the integration of digital systems, automation, and data-driven decision-making. 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.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Mining Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Mineral Processing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Geological Engineering), along with an undergraduate degree in engineering. They will have demonstrated expertise in mining operations, underground mining systems, and/or mining equipment and infrastructure, evidenced by research publications and/or relevant industrial experience.  They will also have demonstrated ability to establish a successful research program, along with strong communication and teaching skills and clear potential for excellence in both areas. In addition, applicants must be registered or be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Registration is required within five years of appointment. For more information, please visit www.egbc.ca. The University of British Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English. Accordingly, applicants are required to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, multidisciplinary and internationally recognized research program, seek funding, both as an individual and in collaboration with others, from Government and industrial sources, participate in the teaching activities of the Department, and provide mentorship and training to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners. The incumbent will also be expected to provide service to the University and the broader academic and professional community.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Underground mining operations and systems, including mine planning, production optimization, and integration of mining processes 
• Mine equipment systems, maintenance engineering, asset management, and reliability engineering 
• Digital mining technologies, including data analytics, automation, sensors, and intelligent systems applied to mining operations 
• Mechatronics and control systems for mining equipment and infrastructure 
• Integration of operational data, equipment systems, and decision-making tools to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in underground mining

The successful candidate must embrace productive relationships across cultural differences and develop an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and research approach that promotes a respectful environment for all students, staff and faculty. Collaboration with a variety of researchers on and off campus will be essential. The strategic plan of the Mining Engineering Department specifies diversity and inclusion as key priorities. We welcome colleagues with experiences and competencies that can contribute to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout campus life.

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

• a cover letter.

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 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 five-year research program plan (up to 4 pages),
• 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).
• a list of current journal publications and conference papers/presentations,
• a copy of at least 3 significant research publications/presentations, and
• 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 Dr. Marek Pawlik (Chair of the Search Committee) at: [email protected].

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 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. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.