Job description

The Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for an Instructor of Finance. The Ness School seeks a dynamic, innovative instructor. Teaching outcomes associated with the position, which the school’s standards document precisely specifies, must satisfy the academic standards AACSB associates with its faculty-status classification, Instructional Practitioner. The position is nine months, full time, benefits eligible, and non-tenure track, with the possibility of supplemental summer teaching. The position is supervised by the Director of the Ness School of Management and Economics and located in Brookings.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. The Ness School, which includes approximately 40 full-time faculty members and a team of academic advisors, embodies an intellectual philosophy that economics and quantitative analysis are foundational to thriving in and critically assessing a modern global economy. In keeping with the land-grant mission of the university, the school is the premier source for economics and business intelligence in the region. The school engages its stakeholders in the classroom, through scholarship, and through outreach—formally through SDSU Extension and otherwise.

The Ness School is an AACSB accredited business school managing significant enrollment growth in its majors and balancing new opportunities in core business fields with its traditional strengths in economics and quantitative analysis. In its research, teaching, and outreach efforts, the school embraces interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration. The roughly 1,350 students who major in the Ness School complete coursework in macro- and microeconomic theory, finance, calculus, and statistics; students who major in economics complete advanced-level macro- and microeconomic theory courses, econometrics, and mathematical economics; while students who major in accounting, agricultural business, business economics, consumer behavior, entrepreneurial studies, finance, and operations management complete a comprehensive suite of business courses, including courses in finance. Meanwhile, thousands of students pursue the school’s minors, including in accounting, commodity risk management, and real estate. Master’s programs in economics and operations management and a graduate real-estate certificate are available as well.

We anticipate a start date of August 22, 2026.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach four undergraduate course sections each semester in conventional face-to-face on-campus formats and through emerging modes of remote delivery, including hybrid and/or other online formats, in ways that meet the standards the school associates with its AACSB-faculty-status classification, Instructional Practitioner.
• Teach undergraduate courses including, for example, Corporate Finance.
• Participate in Ness School and university general-service activities.
• Lead with exceptional pedagogy in the classroom and through undergraduate-student mentorship.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $90,000.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or other master’s degree in finance or closely related field by the start date.
• Strong evidence of the potential for effective teaching.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Business, Finance or closely related field by start date.
• Teaching and general service (committee work, advising students, curriculum development, etc.) experience at the collegiate level.
• Teaching experience in distance, hybrid, or online modalities.
• Finance industry experience.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. 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. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position closes March 25, 2026.

How to apply

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line 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, statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 3 pages, attached as other), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU 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.

For questions on the position, contact Joseph Santos at [email protected].

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 identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128