Assistant Professor, Graduate Studies

Assistant Professor, Graduate Studies – Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD

Position:
Full‑time, tenure‑track, Assistant Professor of Graduate Studies (College of Education). Salary: $60,000 per year (depending on qualifications/experience). Type:
Full‑time.

Location:

Spearfish, SD. Application due:
Open until filled.

• Teach graduate‑level courses in the College of Education master’s programs (e.g., Secondary Methods, Action Research, Curriculum Development).
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including supervising research, projects, or theses.
• Engage in scholarly activity appropriate for the position (research, publications, professional presentations).
• Participate in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Provide service to the college, university, and professional community.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field.
• ABD at time of application may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years successful P‑12 teaching experience.

• Experience with online or hybrid instruction.
• Secondary education teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated success in student mentorship or supervision.
• A record of scholarly activity, publications, or funded research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarship or professional practice within the discipline.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Remote work is not available for this position.

Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.