Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science

Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science

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Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science Posting Number F01687P Department SDSU
- Animal Science Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

South Dakota State University's (SDSU) Department of Animal Science invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, benefit-eligible tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science. This position presents an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact through innovative, student-centered teaching and engagement in undergraduate education. This position is open to all disciplines and species areas within the animal sciences.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative department committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Reporting to the Department Head of Animal Science, the incumbent will have access to the resources and mentoring needed to establish a thriving and rewarding academic career.

The appointment begins August 2026 and is based on the main campus in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is benefits-eligible and includes opportunities for professional growth and advancement within SDSU's nationally recognized College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is 80% Teaching and 20% Research and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

The incumbent will join a nationally recognized team of undergraduate educators dedicated to excellence in animal science education. Our undergraduate program was the first in the nation to receive this accreditation from ASAS, signifying that the curriculum, faculty qualifications, learning outcomes, hands-on experiences, and resources meet standards recognized by the animal science profession for undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in foundational animal science courses, maintaining academic rigor and consistency within the undergraduate curriculum, and supporting student recruitment, retention, and success.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Professional Advisor on departmental initiatives related to recruitment and retention.

Primary teaching assignments may include Introduction to Animal Science, Livestock Evaluation and Marketing, and other courses as needed. Additional expectations include mentoring graduate teaching assistants serving as laboratory instructors, assisting with the care, scheduling, and use of livestock for instructional purposes, and contributing to departmental, college, and university service activities.

The research component of this position will be fulfilled through the development of a nationally recognized program in the candidate's area of expertise and/or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Collaboration with departmental colleagues on competitive grant proposals and peer-reviewed publications is expected.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.

* Demonstrated knowledge or experience with contemporary livestock production systems within the U.S. industry.

* Experience teaching at the collegiate level

* Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative, effective, and high-quality instruction.

* Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching.

* Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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