"Instructor/Lecturer"

Posting Details

Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Instructor/Lecturer

Posting Number
F01795P

Department
SDSU-Undergraduate Nursing

Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City

Posting Text

Shape the future of healthcare professionals by joining South Dakota State University’s (SDState) College of Nursing as a Instructor or Lecturer. Join us in our ambitious journey towards excellence! At SDState, we’re dedicated to reaching new heights in research and innovation. As we strive towards achieving R1 Carnegie Classification, we’re seeking passionate individuals who share our vision to propel us forward.Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment provide the ideal setting for innovative teaching and impactful research. Our research priorities are improvement of health outcomes, promoting health for rural and underserved populations, and transforming nursing and interprofessional health education.

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. The position would serve as 100% faculty for the College of Nursing.

This position is supervised by the Assistant Academic Dean for Cooperative Programs and will be based at our Rapid City, South Dakota site.

The College of Nursing has a long history of exceptional nursing education and this is recognized through its designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The college’s fully accredited Healthcare Simulation Center across all 4 sites is further evidence of our commitment to high quality education for all students. Nursing’s history of excellence, innovation, and achievement across its graduate and undergraduate programs provides an excellent foundation for growth and innovation.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty members plan, implement, and evaluate assigned courses either as an individual assignment or as a member of a teaching team.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing upon application, and a Master’s degree in Nursing completed by start date;
• Licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, or eligible for licensure as evidenced by current licensure in another state;
• Two years of relevant clinical practice experience;
• Evidence of effective written communication skills;
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral preparation in Nursing or related discipline;
• Degree education from more than one degree-granting institution;
• Formal teaching experience in nursing; and
• Evidence of professional service.

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, 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 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.

Posting Date
02/02/2026

Closing Date
02/23/2026

Advertised Salary
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, starting at $78,000 for Instructor level.

Duration of the Term
12 months

Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Term

Proposed Rank
Instructor Lecturer

Appointment Type
Regular