Adjunct - Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Chemical and Biological Engineering

al and Biological Engineering Posting Number F01978P Department SDSMT-Karen M. Swindler Chemical and Biological Engineering Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text The Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for one or more part-time temporary Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturers to teach the Spring 2027 semester. This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

The position may continue semester-by-semester, dependent upon performance, department need, funding and student enrollment. Successful applicants will have a master’s degree or an earned doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a related field by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will be required to teach core or elective chemical engineering courses, laboratories, or other courses as assigned. The Karen M.

Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering ( CBE ) offers curriculum toward B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Approximately 130 students are enrolled in the CBE undergraduate program and 30 students in the CBE graduate programs. For additional information regarding the CBE Department please visit our website, http://www.sdsmt.edu/ CBE / . Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu .

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or [email protected] . Review of applications will begin November 10, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Posting Date 10/27/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 11/10/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term Other If Other, describe duration Spring 2027 Appointment Percent 20% per 3 credit hours Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Instructor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Temporary Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Campus Information: Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment. The South Dakota Mines Strategic Plan can be found here .

Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state’s second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

Contact Information Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Perform calculations, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Reading, Reasoning, Intense Customer Interaction, Pace-average, Pace-fast Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Latex Gloves If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Climbing Stairs, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Standing for sustained periods of time, Walking, Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Lifting moderate, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Lifting light Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Electrical Current, Working Around Machinery, Chemical Hazards, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Courses taught by these adjunct instructors/lecturers include CBE lab courses, which include pilot-scale equipment Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other Attach a cover letter, resume, and the name, mailing address, phone number, and email address of three professional references. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Reference List Optional Documents The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

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