Assistant or Associate Professor of Bioproducts Engineering

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Department is offering an exciting career opportunity for a creative and innovative professional to join us as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Bioproducts and Bioprocess Engineering. This position is located in Brookings . This position is a 9-Month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. 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. The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering prepares students and professionals to address global challenges in agriculture and resource management. The department focuses on areas such as water resources, machine systems, bioenergy, precision agriculture and environmental quality. It aims to advance innovative technologies, improve agricultural productivity and support ecological balance through research, education and outreach programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointment will be 12% teaching and 88% research as part of the Agricultural Experiment Station responsibilities. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized program that advances bioseparation/biochemical engineering technologies for bioproducts, value addition to SD commodities, and biomedical applications. This person will develop novel technologies to add value to South Dakota commodities, to crop and forestry residues and byproducts of bioprocessing in our Raven Precision Agriculture Center and scale-up these novel technologies using the commercial scale facilities available in the Bioproducts Institute. In addition, the incumbent will apply engineering principles in working with sustainable circular food systems. This position will require close working relationships within the Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Department, all faculty and staff on campus involved in food, bioprocessing, bioproducts institute and other departments on the SDSU campus, government agencies, commodity associations, granting agencies, and other Universities.

SALARY RANGE

The minimum salary for this position is $90,000 at Assistant Professor rank. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline by date of appointment. Ability to present and publish research results. Ability to secure extramural funding. Relevant teaching experience. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Midwest or Great Plains agricultural production practices. Experience in bioprocessing, and bioproducts research areas. Ability or potential to mentor and support graduate students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Position closes 06/15/2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

SDState accepts applications through an on-line 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, Research Statement (3-page limit, attached as work sample), Teaching Statement (3-page limit, attached as other), 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. For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Lin Wei at lin.wei@sdstate.edu ; 605-688-4179.