Lecturer, Assistant - Energy

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Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.

Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.

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JOB TITLE:

Lecturer, Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:

The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering seeks a full-time Academic Lecturer to support undergraduate and graduate education in petroleum, energy, and related engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute primarily through teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, and service activities that support the department's educational mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Energy and Petroleum Engineering.
• Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats.
• Develop and update course materials to align with industry needs and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in assessment and continuous improvement activities associated with ABET accreditation.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program enhancement initiatives.
• Support senior design projects and experiential learning activities.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to maintain curriculum relevance.
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts.

Additional Information:

Teaching Areas

The successful candidate will contribute to the department's instructional mission through teaching in areas aligned with their expertise and the department's curricular needs. Teaching assignments may include courses such as:

• Petroleum Economics and Law
• Production Engineering
• Drilling Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering
• Reservoir Petrophysics
• Phase Behavior
• Well Completions & Stimulations
• Geology & Geophysics
• Well Log Interpretation
• Energy Transition Technologies
• Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
• Hydrogen Energy Systems
• Senior Design
• Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Appointment Details

• Non-tenure track Academic Lecturer position.
• Multi-year appointment subject to performance and funding.
• Primary responsibilities focus on teaching and service.
• Expected teaching load: 15 credit hours per academic year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching, training, or industry experience relevant to energy and petroleum engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Industry experience in upstream, midstream, energy transition, geothermal, CCUS, hydrogen, drilling, production, reservoir engineering, or related fields.
• Previous university-level teaching experience.
• Experience with online course delivery.
• Experience supervising student projects and capstone design teams.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/14/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90 FR 46027 to the visa petition.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/



Job Identification: 262270
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Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: 80,004.00
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
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