Assistant Professor QE9855

Assistant Professor QE9855

University of South Dakota

Posting Number: F01839P

Department: Biomedical & Translational Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City): Vermillion

Job Description:

The Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of South Dakota's Sanford School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an energetic and collaborative individual that will interact with faculty within the Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. The Division has current strengths in Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Science, Protein Quality Control, Cancer Biology and Microbiology/Immunology. Applicants must have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences or closely related OR M.D. and at least two years of post-doctoral experience is required.

Applicants should have strong potential for developing an innovative, independent, and translational research program that has or is likely to attract significant extramural funding. Experience in teaching Systems Physiology is required. In addition, the applicant should have the ability to mentor and teach graduate, health sciences and/or medical students. Excellent start-up funds, state-funded salary commensurate with experience and state-of-the-art research facilities will be provided.

The USD Sanford School of Medicine has announced the move of the first 18 months of the M.D. program and the Division of Biomedical & Translational Sciences from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. Travel between sites may be required until the move is complete.

To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of past/current research and teaching experiences/interests, teaching philosophy, future plans for research and contact information for three references. All materials must be posted to the University of South Dakota online employment website at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

First Consideration Date: 05/09/2026

Advertised Salary: Dependent upon education and experience plus state benefits packet

Duration of the Term: 11 months

Appointment Percent: 100

Appointment Type: Regular

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)

Contact Information: Please reach out to Dr. William Mayhan if you have any questions: William G. Mayhan, Dean of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, USD Sanford School of Medicine, william.mayhan@usd.edu

To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/47678