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Montana Technological University
Assistant or Associate Professor Petroleum Engineering
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A Petroleum Engineer designs and develops methods for extracting oil and gas from beneath the surface of the earth. Determines the best process of extracting a deposit of gas or oil, designs drilling equipment, and develops and improves methods of extraction.
$124,760 / year median in Montana
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant or Associate Professor Petroleum Engineering Company Montana Technological University
Location Butte, MT
Date Posted 07/11/2026
Description Montana Technological University provides aprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by 8/30/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established. The Petroleum Engineering Department at Montana Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Petroleum Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on individual qualifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Petroleum Engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advising and mentoring students, and supervising graduate student research. The department is highly interested in candidates with a background of industry experience, with a particular preference for expertise in production engineering and surface facilities. Applicants must have a PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related Engineering discipline. Founded in 1947, the Petroleum Engineering Department at Montana Tech is one of the largest and longest-running undergraduate petroleum engineering programs in the United States. The program is fully ABET-accredited. Montana Tech petroleum engineering professors actively engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom, providing advisory service to student chapters of SPE, AADE, and other student organizations. Faculty members are expected to pursue applied research and support both the Master's and Ph.D. graduate degree programs. Montana Tech is located in Butte, nestled in the scenic, mountainous region of southwest Montana. The surrounding area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, and skiing. As a regional hub for cultural,munity, and sporting events, Butte boasts a rich mining history and features a unique National Historic District. DUTIES Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Petroleum Engineering, with a specific focus on production engineering and surface facilities. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Assist in the development of an active, applied research program, including the supervision of graduate research projects.
Applications received by 8/30/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established. The Petroleum Engineering Department at Montana Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Petroleum Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on individual qualifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Petroleum Engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advising and mentoring students, and supervising graduate student research. The department is highly interested in candidates with a background of industry experience, with a particular preference for expertise in production engineering and surface facilities. Applicants must have a PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related Engineering discipline. Founded in 1947, the Petroleum Engineering Department at Montana Tech is one of the largest and longest-running undergraduate petroleum engineering programs in the United States. The program is fully ABET-accredited. Montana Tech petroleum engineering professors actively engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom, providing advisory service to student chapters of SPE, AADE, and other student organizations. Faculty members are expected to pursue applied research and support both the Master's and Ph.D. graduate degree programs. Montana Tech is located in Butte, nestled in the scenic, mountainous region of southwest Montana. The surrounding area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, and skiing. As a regional hub for cultural,munity, and sporting events, Butte boasts a rich mining history and features a unique National Historic District. DUTIES Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Petroleum Engineering, with a specific focus on production engineering and surface facilities. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Assist in the development of an active, applied research program, including the supervision of graduate research projects.