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Natural Resources Instructor

South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University Department of Natural Resource Management (NRM) is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Natural Resources Instructor. We are looking for a creative and innovative professional to join us at the rank of Instructor with experience in natural resources disciplines classroom and lab teaching, preferably starting in spring 2025. The candidate will also assist with undergraduate recruitment and advising. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this is a 9-month, 100% time, benefit eligible position. This position is supervised by Department Head, Dr. Michele Dudash.

The NRM Department is in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The department fosters a vibrant and highly collegial environment among 20 faculty members; including three USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit Scientists; five Extension Field Specialists located throughout the state; approximately 285 undergraduates; and more than 55 graduate students and postdocs. NRM faculty lead regional, national, and international research programs, securing an average of $2.1 million in grants annually. Undergraduate students are trained through five programs: Conservation Planning and Park Management, Ecology and Environmental Science, Natural Resource Law Enforcement, Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The department also has teaching and research support facilities within one mile of campus and at Oak Lake Field Station, approximately 30 minutes away near White, South Dakota.

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.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will serve as an instructor of foundational 100- and 200-level courses and laboratories in NRM programs based on expertise, and may include wildlife, fisheries, environmental science, and rangeland ecology and management. The anticipated teaching load is 10-12 credits per semester.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: starting at $60,000 for a 9-month appointment
Apply by: 12/06/2024
How to Apply:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by December 6, 2024.

 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, teaching philosophy (3-page limit, attached as other), 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 contingent on 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 the policy of the University 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.

For questions on the position, please contact Dr. Bill Severud at 605-688-5121 or William.Severud@sdstate.edu.

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.

Location: Brookings, SD
Contact: William Severud
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