South Dakota Mines is seeking a Faculty Development Coordinator (FDC). This is a benefited position that is full-time during the 10-month period of July 22 to May 21 each year.

Under the direction of the Director of Faculty Development (DFD), the FDC will work collaboratively with numerous campus groups and constituents to create, support, and deliver quality faculty professional development programming. The position will also provide operational support for the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement, including data reporting and analysis, report writing and submission, purchasing, and event coordination.

Faculty development has been identified as an important objective in advancing the strategic mission of the institution. Along with with the DFD , the FDC will have the opportunity to develop a campus culture that creates opportunities to elevate all faculty and help them to advance in their careers. Responsibilities of the position are to:

Coordinate and facilitate faculty peer mentoring programming.
Collaborate with campus departments and constituencies to create and deliver professional development programming.
Conduct assessment of professional development programming, to include data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Promote and publicize OFDA programming to faculty.

Minimum Qualifications include:
A Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working with diverse teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Zoom
Effective time management skills

For more information on the Office of Faculty Development, visit: https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Faculty/Faculty-Development/

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin March 12, 2024. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

To apply, please attach a cover letter, resume, and name, mailing and email address, and phone number of three professional references. In the cover letter, please address how all minimum qualifications are met.

Additionally, candidates who have experience with any of the following are encouraged to address them in the cover letter as well:
Teaching experience
Facilitating group discussions and meetings
Coordinating mentoring programs
Creating and delivering training programs, seminars, workshops, etc.