"Ethel Austin Marin Endowed (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Professor of Nutrition"

South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applications for the prestigious Ethel Austin Martin (EAM) Endowed Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Human Nutrition. The position, which is supported by a substantial endowment, will advance scientific knowledge of human nutrition through an interdisciplinary approach, encourage practical applications in improving human health via nutrition, and offer professional enrichment in human nutrition for all students, faculty, and staff. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position.

This position is housed in the College of Education and Human Sciences (EHS), which includes the School of Education, Counseling & Human Development and the School of Health & Human Sciences (https://www.sdstate.edu/education-human-sciences). This position reports directly to the Director of the School of Health and Human Sciences.

The purpose of the EAM Program in Human Nutrition is to: 1) advance knowledge in the science of human nutrition through a multidisciplinary approach, including both research projects and educational programs, 2) encourage practical applications in improving human health, and 3) offer professional enrichment in nutrition for all students, faculty and staff at SDSU. Over the past 20 years, the EAM Program has built interdisciplinary collaborations across SDState, state universities, healthcare systems, tribal entities, and community organizations and has a strong history of research productivity and community impact. The EAM Endowed Faculty position is supported by dedicated endowment funds that provide annual research support. While the primary focus of the position is research, opportunities for teaching and student engagement are available based on the candidate’s interests and expertise. Candidates whose research addresses current or emerging issues in human nutrition are encouraged to apply. For more on the EAM Program, please visit the EAM Program page located within the SDState Division of Research and Economic Development website.

Program resources include lab and research space, offices, and a mobile research unit equipped for remote studies. Onboard imaging equipment includes a DXA scanner, pQCT devices, a BioDex, and a force plate. The School of Health and Human Sciences has shared laboratories for body composition (DXA, BodPod, BIA), metabolic testing (3-Parcomedics, 2 Vo2masters), strength and conditioning, commercial kitchens, and a newly renovated benchtop laboratory space. SDState also offers core facilities in functional genomics, mass spectrometry, genomic sequencing, and high-performance computing. Collaboration and entrepreneurship can also be promoted through SDSU’s Research Park (https://www.rpsdstate.com/).

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead externally sponsored research related to human nutrition.
• Serve as a human nutrition expert resource and contributor for university research, education, and outreach programming.
• Lead the Ethel Austin Martin program, including hiring, supervising, and developing personnel.
• Leverage resources to increase SDSU human nutrition research and education capacity through collaboration and outreach.
• Provide an annual report demonstrating efforts towards the fulfillment of the endowment.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Ph.D., M.D., or Sc.D. degree in nutrition or a closely related field.
• Ability to develop and maintain an externally funded research program focused on current and/or emerging issues in human nutrition.
• Ability to build collaborative research relationships across disciplines within the University as well as with external stakeholders.
• History of successful grantsmanship for nutrition related research.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience in a university or other professional institution or agency.
• Experience designing, implementing and managing outreach programs.
• Teaching experience in a university setting.
• Experience in developing and monitoring financial budgets to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Demonstrated success in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 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, CV, 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. 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. 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.

Posting Date: 08/18/2025

Closing Date: 09/15/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Advertised Salary: The salary and rank for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $106,000 for Assistant Professor level. The endowment provides base salary, salary supplemental, spending authority of additional funds, and a start-up package.

Duration of the Term: 12 months

Appointment Percent: 100

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Proposed Rank: Professor