Assistant Professor; tenure-track

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Wheaton Precious Metals Professorship in Mine Economics and Innovation

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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 mine economics and innovation at the rank of Assistant Professor. In addition to the tenure stream appointment, the successful candidate will hold the honorific title of Wheaton Precious Metals Professorship in Mine Economics and Innovation for a specified term, renewable subject to a renewal process.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The starting salary range is $120,000–$140,000 annually.

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 .

Applicants must hold a PhD and a Master’s degree in engineering, business, economics, or policy, as well as an undergraduate degree in engineering. They will have demonstrated expertise in mineral resource economics and development, 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 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 .

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: