Mentor undergraduate students in research.
Maintain an active research program with a specialization in
applied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology.
Provide service to the School, College, and University as well
as service to the profession.
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 :
- Completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field by
start date.
- A specialization in applied behavior analysis, biological, or
clinical psychology.
- Ability or potential to teach psychology at the
college/university level.
- Ability or potential to build an independent research
program.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
- Online teaching experience.
- Grant-writing experience.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Experience developing and/or teaching graduate courses.
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, statement of teaching
philosophy that incorporates evidence of teaching effectiveness
(2-page limit, attached as other), research statement that
describes potential for future research (2-page limit, attached as
work or writing sample), 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.
Posting Date
09/18/2026
Closing Date
11/01/2026
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications,
minimum of $72,000.
Duration of the Term
9 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100%
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful
discrimination of all legally protected classes 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.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact Tyler Miller at
Tyler.Miller@sdstate.edu
.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the
cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer
Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli,
Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written
Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of
the following protective clothing or equipment.
If other protection is used please identify
Physical Requirements
Please designate the physical requirements of this
position
Describe any of the conditions selected
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory
requirements for this position.
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that
this position may encounter during the course of the work
day.
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked
above
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the
environment in which the primary function of the position is
performed.
Classroom Environment, Office Environment
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve
one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary,
please use the space provided.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Where did you hear about this position?
- LinkedIn
- SDBOR Employment Site
- South Dakota Department of Labor
- Employee Referral
- Department Announcement / Inside State
- Handshake
- Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
- Industry Conference
- Search Engine - Please specify
- Employment Agency - Please specify
- Newspaper - Please specify
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please
specify
- Radio - Please specify
- APLU
- List Servs - Please specify
- Alumni
- Other - Please specify
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other
- Work or Writing Sample
- Reference List
Optional Documents
