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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.
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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
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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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