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Missouri University of Science and Technology
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSOR - Earth Sciences and Engineering
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,941 / year median in Missouri
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Earth Sciences and Engineering (ESE) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invites applications for a teaching faculty (non-tenure track) position in Petroleum Engineering to begin in August 2027. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate is to teach the courses of drilling, production, and senior design, and to develop new courses related to subsurface energy and resources. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide service to the department, professional community, and institution. This position will be filled at the Assistant Teaching or Associate Teaching Professor level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualifications The educational requirements may be met through a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering or another closely related discipline, or through a M.S. or B.S. in one of the above fields with 15 or more years of related industry experience. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of successful teaching and significant experience in either industry or academia is desired. Preference will be given to applicants with significant knowledge and experience in the areas of petroleum production, drilling, carbon storage, or geothermal energy. Application Materials Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a teaching statement, and 4) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using Reference Number 00098275. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Application Deadline Deadline for priority consideration is October 1, 2026, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status. Community Information University Information Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers. COLLEGE of