Professor Jobs in South Dakota
Professor jobs in South Dakota are concentrated in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Vermillion, where institutions like the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, and Augustana University sustain consistent faculty hiring. Demand is strongest in nursing and health sciences, business administration, and STEM disciplines, reflecting the state's workforce priorities and regional research activity. Openings range from visiting instructor and lecturer roles to tenure-track and full-professor positions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerSouth Dakota Board of Regents
Top citySpearfish, SD
Cities hiring4
Top credentialDoctoral degree
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Department Head & Professor
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South Dakota Board of Regents
Department Head & Professor
Brookings, South Dakota
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Assistant Research Professor
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South Dakota Board of Regents
Assistant Research Professor
Rapid City, South Dakota
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Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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South Dakota Board of Regents
Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rapid City, South Dakota
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Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine
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South Dakota Board of Regents
Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine
Brookings, South Dakota
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Assistant Professor, Biology (Organismal Zoology)
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South Dakota Board of Regents
Assistant Professor, Biology (Organismal Zoology)
Spearfish, South Dakota
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Department Head & Professor
South Dakota Board of Regents·Brookings, South Dakota
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Working Title
Department Head & Professor
Posting Number
F01869P
Department
SDSU-Construction & Concrete Industry Management
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applicants for the position of Professor and Department Head. We seek an innovative leader to advance academic programs, grow funded research, and strengthen outreach to stakeholders in the state and region. The individual selected for this role will work with the Dean and the leadership team for the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering (JJLCOE) to promote the land-grant mission while implementing a shared vision with the faculty and staff on strategic initiatives for the department. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position.
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management is one of five departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, serving 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The 13-faculty-member CCIM Department serves 350 students in its undergraduate programs, which include Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, and Manufacturing Automation and Electronics Engineering Technology.
The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has benefitted from substantial investment by its stakeholders in the past 15 years, resulting in new buildings, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and renovated classrooms. The five academic units are Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction & Concrete Industry Management, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Extension, SD LTAP, the EDA University Center, and the Image Processing Lab provide outreach and services to the state and region.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators. This role will work towards advancing SDSU’s Pathway to Premier strategic plan, including transforming SDSU into R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- Advance the department in all components of its mission: education and student advisement, research/creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
- Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
- Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage and assign faculty workload and plan student throughput through the development of course schedules.
- Advocate for the needs of the department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
- Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and/or scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor for the agreed upon workload percentage, contributing to the department’s academic mission.
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 doctorate in construction management, Civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
- A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research and service commensurate with the performance expectations for a tenured full professor in the department.
- Financial management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
- Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience at the middle manager level or higher within the construction or concrete industry management industry.
- Experience with recruitment, and retention of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.
- Understanding of current and emerging trends in the construction and concrete industries as demonstrated by the candidate’s knowledge of rapidly changing workforce needs, and the implications on interdisciplinary education and research.
- Experience implementing administrative policies.
- Experience building relationships with regional industry leaders which led to collaboration.
- Experience leading and managing ABET and other programmatic accreditation procedures.
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, 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.
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
07/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
08/20/2026
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $175,000.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
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 search committee chair, Dr. Guanghui Hua at Guanghui.Hua@sdstate.edu.
South Dakota Board of Regents
Department Head & Professor
Brookings, South Dakota
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
Job Description
Working Title
Department Head & Professor
Posting Number
F01869P
Department
SDSU-Construction & Concrete Industry Management
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applicants for the position of Professor and Department Head. We seek an innovative leader to advance academic programs, grow funded research, and strengthen outreach to stakeholders in the state and region. The individual selected for this role will work with the Dean and the leadership team for the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering (JJLCOE) to promote the land-grant mission while implementing a shared vision with the faculty and staff on strategic initiatives for the department. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position.
The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management is one of five departments in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, serving 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The 13-faculty-member CCIM Department serves 350 students in its undergraduate programs, which include Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, and Manufacturing Automation and Electronics Engineering Technology.
The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has benefitted from substantial investment by its stakeholders in the past 15 years, resulting in new buildings, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and renovated classrooms. The five academic units are Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction & Concrete Industry Management, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Extension, SD LTAP, the EDA University Center, and the Image Processing Lab provide outreach and services to the state and region.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators. This role will work towards advancing SDSU’s Pathway to Premier strategic plan, including transforming SDSU into R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- Advance the department in all components of its mission: education and student advisement, research/creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
- Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
- Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage and assign faculty workload and plan student throughput through the development of course schedules.
- Advocate for the needs of the department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
- Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and/or scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor for the agreed upon workload percentage, contributing to the department’s academic mission.
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 doctorate in construction management, Civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
- A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research and service commensurate with the performance expectations for a tenured full professor in the department.
- Financial management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
- Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional experience at the middle manager level or higher within the construction or concrete industry management industry.
- Experience with recruitment, and retention of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.
- Understanding of current and emerging trends in the construction and concrete industries as demonstrated by the candidate’s knowledge of rapidly changing workforce needs, and the implications on interdisciplinary education and research.
- Experience implementing administrative policies.
- Experience building relationships with regional industry leaders which led to collaboration.
- Experience leading and managing ABET and other programmatic accreditation procedures.
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, 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.
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
07/06/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
08/20/2026
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $175,000.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
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 search committee chair, Dr. Guanghui Hua at Guanghui.Hua@sdstate.edu.
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What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across South Dakota.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or MFA) in the relevant discipline required
- Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level preferred
- Active research agenda or record of peer-reviewed publication in field
- Ability to advise students and contribute to departmental service and governance
- Experience with online course delivery and learning management systems
- Strong written and oral communication skills for diverse campus communities
Professor Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a professor in South Dakota?
Becoming a professor in South Dakota typically requires a terminal degree in your field, such as a Ph.D. or Ed.D., earned from an accredited institution. South Dakota does not require a state-issued teaching license for postsecondary faculty at colleges and universities. Most institutions post open faculty positions and hire through a formal search process, with hiring committees reviewing applications, conducting campus visits, and extending offers based on fit with departmental needs.
Which companies hire professors in South Dakota?
Companies currently hiring professors in South Dakota include South Dakota Board of Regents, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. South Dakota's public university system and private liberal arts colleges drive the majority of faculty openings across the state.
Which South Dakota cities have the most professor jobs?
Spearfish, Brookings, and Rapid City have the most professor openings in South Dakota. Sioux Falls and Vermillion anchor hiring through flagship institutions like the University of South Dakota and Augustana University, while Rapid City draws additional demand from South Dakota Mines and regional health sciences programs tied to Monument Health and regional community colleges.
How can I get hired as a professor in South Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is adjunct or visiting instructor work, which South Dakota universities and community colleges use to fill course sections without committing to a tenure-track hire. Institutions like Lake Area Technical College, Southeast Technical College, and South Dakota community college campuses regularly hire instructors with a master's degree and relevant industry background. Candidates from adjacent roles in K-12 education, clinical practice, or industry can transition into teaching by emphasizing applied expertise, and completing a graduate teaching certificate strengthens applications considerably.
Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in South Dakota?
You can find and apply to professor jobs in South Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your discipline, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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