Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Professor

Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Professor

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applications for the Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Professor. We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader with a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service, who can provide strategic direction and foster excellence in education, research, and Extension outreach. The Department Head will report directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences.

This position is located in Brookings. This position is a 12-month administrative appointment with an academic rank of Professor, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) is a dynamic, collaborative community advancing education, research, and outreach in agriculture and engineering. The department offers undergraduate programs in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, and a joint Precision Agriculture program with the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, along with graduate programs including an M.S. and Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.

Faculty and students engage in innovative research and Extension activities in areas such as precision agriculture, bioprocessing, livestock systems, land and water management, and 4-H STEM education. ABE houses the Mesonet, South Dakota's live weather network, and the Water Resources Institute, providing leadership on critical water challenges. We offer a collaborative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact.

The Klingbeil Endowed Department Head of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. The Department Head will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the department's teaching, research, and Extension programs, ensuring excellence and relevance in all areas.
• Establish goals and objectives, foster collaboration, and build strong relationships within the department, across campus, and with stakeholders throughout the state.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, coordinate fundraising efforts, and oversee revenue-generating activities.
• Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
• Facilitate research and intellectual property development opportunities for faculty and students.
• Represent the department in official communications with the college, university, industry partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, and/or teaching consistent with the rank of Professor, contributing to the department's academic mission.

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:

• Ph.D. Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Precision Agriculture, or a closely related field completed by date of application;
• At least five years of directing/supervising experience;
• Eligible for the rank of Professor at SDState in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Precision Agriculture, or a closely related field;
• Productive history in research, teaching, or Extension outreach;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as a contributing team member;
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering…