Job description
This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
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 teacher education program is CAEP accredited and offers undergraduate programming in Agricultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. Graduate programs include Agricultural Education, Curriculum & Instruction, and Educational Administration.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach high quality courses within Agricultural Education, Career and Technical Education, and general teacher education in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online), develop curriculum, and mentor student teachers.
- Have an active and defined research agenda with plans for dissemination and potential for publication as well as actively seek external funding opportunities to support teaching and scholarship.
- Advise undergrad and graduate students.
- Provide service to the program, school, college, and university through committee participation and stakeholder collaborations, and supervise student organizations.
- Assist with the accreditation process for the education programs within the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development.
SALARY RANGE:
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $70,000 for the Assistant Professor level.
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, 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate in Agricultural Education (or closely related discipline) by position start date.
- Minimum of three years agriculture teaching experience at the secondary level.
- Evidence of or strong potential for effective teaching in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines.
- Demonstrated research skills to conduct independent and collaborative research.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong understanding of teacher preparation.
- Experience with supervision of student teachers or field experience.
- Strong potential for scholarly research, publication and attracting external funding in areas related to Agricultural Education or similar disciplines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty from other degree programs in ECHD and a willingness to contribute to South Dakota State University’s land-grant mission.
- The potential to teach classes related to Career and Technical Education, Agricultural Education, Methods of Teaching, Agricultural Systems Technology for teachers, leadership, and general secondary teacher education courses.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and engage in related outreach.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Position closes 10/14/2025.
How to apply
SDState 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, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
SDState 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, contact Dr. Laura Hasselquist at [email protected] or 605-688-4545.
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.
