Sustainable Mining Open Rank Faculty Position in the Department of Earth and Env

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Full time

Columbia Engineering is pleased to invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York. Applications at all ranks, including assistant, associate and full professor, will be considered.

Candidates are sought in areas with a focus on Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials (S3M) - a departmental program based on fundamental and applied science and engineering in support of an innovation-driven Mines of the Future approach to extract critical materials from primary and secondary sources and minimize negative environmental and societal impacts. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): (i) transformative separation and extraction technologies applicable to low-grade ores, with reduced water/energy usage and waste; (ii) novel approaches to extraction of energy-relevant critical materials and rare earth elements from mineral resources and waste streams; (iii) tie-ins to carbon management and renewable energy in support of a circular economy; (iv) deep ocean mining; (v) space mining; (vi) water-lean or short-residence-time extraction processes; (vii) green chemistry and decarbonization approaches in mining and mineral processing technologies; (viii) data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to complex systems encountered in mining and mineral processing, and (ix) reconsidering functional materials with an eye toward source abundance.

The successful candidate is expected to be a leading contributor to the advancement of their field and to the department by developing an original and externally funded research program. They are expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the Department. Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with academic departments and units across the university. The Department actively participates in the school-wide Engineering for Humanity initiatives that relate to climate change mitigation, sustainable energy and water, and systems engineering and integration.

Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the advancement of both their field, as well as the department through an original and leading externally funded research program that contributes to the undergraduate and graduate educational and research missions of the Department. Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with academic departments and units across the university. The Department places high value on qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the start date of the appointment. The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Applicants for this position at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels without tenure must have the potential to do pioneering research and teach effectively. Applicants for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and established leadership in the field.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Minimum Salary:
Maximum Salary:
Salary Unit: Yearly



  • Faculty Position

    6 days ago


    New York, New York, United States The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Full time

    The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Architecture in the tenured, tenure-track, and professional practice categories. A Master of Architecture degree, Bachelor of Architecture, or the equivalent professional degree is required. GSAPP...


  • New York, New York, United States New York Institute of Technology Full time

    Adjunct faculty- Masters in Data ScienceJob Location(s)US-NY-New York | US-NY-Old WestburyJob ID Division College of Engineering & Computing Sciences # of Openings 3 Position Type Adjunct Type Regular Part-Time Category College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Work Mode RemoteOverviewNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer...

  • Adjunct Faculty

    6 days ago


    New York, New York, United States New York Institute of Technology Full time

    Adjunct Faculty - MathematicsJob Location(s)US-NY-New York | US-NY-Old WestburyJob ID Division College of Arts & Sciences # of Openings 2 Position Type Adjunct Type Regular Part-Time Category MathematicsOverviewNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines...


  • New York, New York, United States New York Institute of Technology Full time

    Adjunct Faculty- Electrical & Computer Engineering TechnologyJob Location(s)US-NY-New York | US-NY-Old WestburyJob ID Division College of Engineering & Computing Sciences # of Openings 2 Position Type Adjunct Type Regular Part-Time Category College of Engineering and Computing SciencesOverviewNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer...


  • New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

    The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) of Columbia University seeks exceptional faculty members of any rank in the tenure track. The positions are open to researchers interested in developing and applying informatics theory and achieving tangible benefits to health care and biology. Three foci are (1) machine learning for healthcare and...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The Department of Science and Math is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in the sciences. Successful candidates will have backgrounds in the natural sciences including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, earth science, ecology, materials science, nutrition, and physics. Adjunct instructors deliver relevant...


  • New York, New York, United States IGO Limited Full time

    Mine Control OperatorsJob no: 493122 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Full Time Location: Nova Operation Categories: Mining OperationsAt IGO, our people are important to us. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun - a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. We come from a range of places, backgrounds and experience and we are excited about what we can...


  • New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

    The Department of Orthopedic Surgery of Columbia University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position. The position would involve clinical practice exclusively at our Miami Beach Division in collaboration with Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach . This opportunity would be associated with a full-time faculty position at Columbia...


  • New York, New York, United States New York Institute of Technology Full time

    Adjunct faculty- Accounting (EMBA program)Job Location(s)US-NY-New YorkJob ID Division School of Management # of Openings 1 Position Type Adjunct Type Regular Part-Time Category School of ManagementOverviewNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines...


  • New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

    The Department of Urology of Columbia University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position in the specialty of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS, formerly FPMRS). The qualified applicant will be board-eligible (or board-certified) and have received fellowship training in in this specialty. The position involves...


  • New York, New York, United States The New School Full time

    Responsibilities: Parsons at Open Campus, the place for continuing education in art and design at The New School, is looking for part-time faculty to teach non-credit courses (on-campus, online and hybrid) in the following areas: Infographics and Data Visualization Design Leadership for Business Business Design for Social Impact Digital Marketing ...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The Social Sciences department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following psychology courses: General PsychologyPsychology of ColorPsychology of Consumer BehaviorPsychology for SustainabilityEnvironmental PsychologyAbnormal PsychologyIndustrial...


  • New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

    The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is recruiting for an MD or MD/PhD academic transfusion medicine physician of any rank to join our faculty in the Division of Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy. This Division provides state-of-the-art care to our adult and pediatric patient population,...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The History of Art department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following fashion history survey courses: HA 118 - Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & MeaningsHA 201 - History of Fashion PhotographyHA 237 - Global Fashion: Ancient...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The Fine Arts department is recruiting a pool of applicants for day and evening adjunct teaching courses in the area of Painting and Drawing. Successful candidates will possess the ability to share extensive knowledge of art history and contemporary practices, approaches, and movements in art. Specialization in a cross-cultural approach to...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The Department of Science and Math is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching position. Successful candidates will have backgrounds in applied mathematics. Adjunct instructors deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The History of Art department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following global art history survey courses: HA 115 - Crossroads: Global Art and History, HA 121 - Cities and Civilizations: The Eastern Mediterranean World, c. 3000 BCE-1000 CEHA 126 -...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The History of Art Department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following European art history survey courses: HA 111 - History of Art and Civilization in the Mediterranean and Beyond: Ancient Prehistory Through the Middle AgesHA 112 - History of...


  • New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

    The Department of Radiology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University invites applications for a clinical faculty position in the Allen Hospital Radiology Department. The ideal candidate should have fellowship training or comparable experience in body imaging (chest, abdomen, pelvis, and vascular imaging) and board certification or...


  • New York, New York, United States Fashion Institute of Technology Full time

    Job Description: The School of Graduate Studies is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach in one or more of the following departments: Art Market Studies (MA) Cosmetic and Fragrance Marketing and Management (MPS) Exhibition and Experience Design (MA) Fashion & Textile Studies: History,...