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Assistant Professor in Wetland/Aquatic Science
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| Institution | South Dakota State University |
| Working Title | Assistant Professor in Wetland/Aquatic Science |
| Posting Number | F01085P |
| Department | SDSU-Natural Resource Management |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Brookings |
| Posting Text | The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is excited to offer a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Wetland/Aquatic Sciences in Brookings, SD. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and innovative colleague who will complement the strengths within the department. This is a 9-month full-time position designated as 50% research and 50% teaching, 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 located in the unique Prairie Pothole Region, where millions of depressional wetlands support complex communities of flora and fauna, contain critical habitats for resident and migratory wildlife, provide important hydrologic and ecosystem services unique to the region. Thus, wetland and aquatic ecology expertise are integral to the training of our undergraduate and graduate students, as well as our local, regional, and global constituents and stakeholders. We seek a faculty member to develop a nationally/internationally recognized research program that studies wetland ecosystems at local to global scales, with special relevance to our students and stakeholders. The ability to link patterns and processes across spatial (local to continental) and temporal (historical to contemporary) scales would be valuable. 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 | 10/14/2022 |
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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. Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD, and 200 miles west of Minneapolis, MN. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school. The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. |
| 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. Joshua Stafford at 605-688-5759 or via email joshua.stafford@sdstate.edu (email preferred). |
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