Job Title Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Profile Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Job Family Group Academic Department Administrative Leadership | Department of Mining Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science Compensation Range See details below.

Job End Date June 30, 2032 Posting End Date December 5, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

The expected pay range for this position is $10,000 - $11,667/month.

We acknowledge that the Vancouver Campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).

The Norman 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 Underground Mining at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose work advances modern, technology-enabled approaches to underground mining, including the integration of digital systems, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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: Underground mining operations and systems, including mine planning, production optimization, and integration of mining processes Mine equipment systems, maintenance engineering, asset management, and reliability engineering Digital mining technologies, including data analytics, automation, sensors, and intelligent systems applied to mining operations Mechatronics and control systems for mining equipment and infrastructure Integration of operational data, equipment systems, and decision-making tools to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in underground mining The successful candidate must embrace productive relationships across cultural differences and develop an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and research approach that promotes a respectful workplace for all students, staff and faculty.

Collaboration with a variety of researchers on and off campus will be essential.

The strategic plan of the Mining Engineering Department specifies diversity and inclusion as key priorities.

We welcome colleagues with experiences and competencies that can contribute to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout campus life.

All applications must be submitted to the website and include: a cover letter.

To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements,



the University gathers information about applicants' status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizen.

Therefore, all applications must include one of the following statements in their cover letter: - I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; or - I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a five-year research program plan (up to 4 pages), a statement of teaching and training philosophy (up to 4 pages), a diversity statement, including a statement describing their experience working with a diverse community and a plan for creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion on campus or within their discipline (1 page). a list of current journal publications and conference papers/presentations, a copy of at least 3 significant research publications/presentations, and the names and contact information of four references.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.

An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.

Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

We particularly welcome candidates with experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities, or whose research or teaching meaningfully engages with Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, or rights, especially in relation to natural resources.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

📌 Assistant Professor (tenure-track) (Vancouver)
🏢 The University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver