The faculty will be expected to teach courses in the appointed subject area, engage in applied research and render services as required by IUGB administration. Materials and course development as well as providing learning support to students are integral responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field, preferably earned from an accredited institution in an English-speaking country. a Master’s degree with solid industry experience may be accepted and will be considered for the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer depending on experience.
• Native-like fluency in English.
• Familiarity with the US-style of higher education.


Experience:

• Essential:
 At least three years teaching experience at university level
 Publications in peer reviewed journals in area of specialization or closely related fields.
 Ability to teach several mining engineering courses such as Mining Geology, Petroleum Geology, Metallurgical and Materials Thermodynamics, Surface & Underground Mining Methods, Mine Design & Planning, Rock Mechanics, Drilling & Blasting Engineering, Mineral Exploration & Evaluation, Mine Valuation, Mineral Processing, Solution Mining and Processing of Ores, Mine Ventilation, Mine Health-Safety and Environment, Explosives Engineering, Excavation Project Management, Mine System Analysis, Geostatistics, Mine Finance, Mine Economics & Management, Sustainable Mining
Practices, etc.

• Highly recommended:
 International teaching experience and/or study or extended stay in an English-speaking country.
 Experience using software tools such as Fundamentals for 3D Data Analysis and Mine Planning, Surpac, Datamine, Vulcan, Leapfrog, Whittle, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, etc.
 Practical experience in Industry or Research and Development.

Profil du poste

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and research.
• Commitment to contribute to the growth and development of a young, innovative institution.
• Participate in academic advising, student support, and departmental committees.
• Contribute to the development of the new Mining Engineering program and its accreditation process.
• Engage in outreach, partnerships, and collaborations with industry and research institutions.
• Familiarity with ABET or American-style curriculum frameworks.
• Knowledge of international mining standards, such as NI 43-101, JORC Code, ISO safety standards
• Basic engineering literacy.
• Willingness and ability to integrate educational technologies into teaching and course management.
• Creativity and interest in learning materials development.

Dossiers de candidature

Candidates should send the following documents electronically to the Office of Human Resources, at iugbhr@iugb.edu.ci by March 13, 2026.
a. A letter of motivation stating the candidate’s interest in the position and qualifications.
b. A curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of at least two referees;
c. Evidence of effective teaching, for example, copies of teaching evaluations;
d. Official transcripts of graduate studies completed.

Very Important Notice: Before submitting your application via email, be sure to include in the subject line the Vacancy Announcement number: SSE#2026/04