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Institution The University of South Dakota

Working Title Assistant Professor of Biology

Posting Number F01717P

Department USD-Biology

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

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Assistant Professor of Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Ecological Genomics to begin August 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Use genomics and/or bioinformatics to address ecological/evolutionary questions.
  • Research focus to complement that of existing faculty, enabling collaboration and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Teaching may include participation in an Introductory Biology course and/or upper division courses in Genetics, Evolution, Biostatistics, or other courses in support of the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Establish a productive and extramurally funded research program that engages undergraduate students and actively trains M.S. and Ph.D. students.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Review of applications will begin October 7, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Wone, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology (Bernie.Wone@usd.edu).

Posting Date 09/02/2025

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First Consideration Date 10/07/2025

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term 9 months

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Appointment Percent 100

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Proposed Rank Assistant Professor

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Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education. USD is a small, comprehensive research university built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state. Situated in Vermillion, and overlooking the Missouri River, the university is located in an active community of more than 10,000 people and is located within an hour’s drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. For more information, visit https://www.usd.edu/About.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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