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Assistant Professor of Research and Extension Specialist - Bison
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| Institution | South Dakota State University |
| Working Title | Assistant Professor of Research and Extension Specialist - Bison |
| Posting Number | F01074P |
| Department | SDSU-Natural Resource Management |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Rapid City |
| Posting Text | South Dakota State University (SDSU) Department of Natural Resource Management is offering an exciting career opportunity as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Research and Extension Specialist. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join the SDSU West River Research and Extension Center in Rapid City, SD (WRRE). This is a 9-month, full-time position designated as 70% research and 30% extension, benefit eligible, and is supervised by the Department Head of Natural Resource Management. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access. SDSU is home to the Center of Excellence for Bison Studies, and this position is expected to contribute significantly to the Center through leadership and advisement in research and outreach efforts. Distance technologies connect West River remote faculty with campus and other SDSU remote sites. The faculty member will be expected to participate in and lead collaborations with Department and College faculty and staff located both West River and on-campus. This position is expected to bring expertise in areas complementary to current Department and College research initiatives and collaborative efforts, including grazing ecology, animal health, production, and rangeland sustainability. RESPONSIBILITIES:
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BENEFITS: South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. 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. APPLICATION PROCESS: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. |
| Posting Date | 10/13/2022 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 11/08/2022 |
| Advertised Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| Duration of the Term | 9 months |
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| Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Proposed Rank | Assistant Professor |
| Work Hours | 8am-5pm M-F |
| Typical Hours Worked Per Week | 40 |
| Appointment Type | Regular |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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| Department Description and Cultural Expectations | South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures. South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement. The Department of Natural Resource Management is in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. The Department houses the USGS, South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The Department trains students through five undergraduate programs: Conservation Planning and Park Management, Ecology and Environmental Science, Natural Resource Law Enforcement, Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. There are approximately 330 undergraduates and 50 graduate students within the Department. There are currently 19 faculty members in the Department, including 3 USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit scientists, in addition to 3 Extension Field Specialists located throughout the state. Natural Resource Management faculty have secured, on average, $2.5 million in grants annually. The Department also has research support facilities within one mile of campus and at Oak Lake Field Station, approximately 30 minutes away near White, SD. As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota. Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling. The position is located at the West River Research and Extension Center (WRRE) in Rapid City, SD. The WRRE is home to faculty members in Natural Resource Management, Animal Science, and Agronomy departments as well as SDSU Extension personnel. Two Agricultural Experiment Station sites are also located in West River – the Cottonwood Field Station near Philip, and the West River Research Farm near Sturgis – that are easily accessible for research, outreach, and teaching purposes. There are numerous bison producers across South Dakota to facilitate outreach efforts aligned with this position. Located in the foothills of the scenic Black Hills Mountain range, Rapid City is the State’s second largest city, with a population of approximately 68,000. The city has outstanding K-12 schools, major medical facilities, parks, and cultural, outdoor, and tourist amenities. Rapid City is located on the western border of South Dakota and is 400 miles west of the SDSU main campus in Brookings. Distance technologies connect West River remote faculty with campus and other SDSU remote sites. The faculty member will be expected to participate in and lead collaborations with Department and College faculty and staff located both West River and on-campus. |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128. |
| Contact Information | For questions on the position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Krista Ehlert at (605) 394-2236 or via email Krista.Ehlert@sdstate.edu . |
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