Assistant or Associate Professor Petroleum Engineering

Assistant or Associate Professor – Petroleum Engineering

Full time – Academic year, 9‑month contract, tenure‑track.

The Petroleum Engineering Department at Montana Technological University 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 qualifications. The department is fully ABET‑accredited and has a strong industry affiliation.

• Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and academic excellence.

• Valid Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Relevant professional work experience within the petroleum industry.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Partial tuition waiver.
• Wellness program.

Montana Technological University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. The University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

Applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. The University provides accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process.

All new employees must be eligible and provide documentation verifying employment eligibility. The University requires proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans are given preference in employment. Please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form as part of your application.