Instructor/Lecturer

Instructor/Lecturer | Posting Details Posting Details Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Instructor/Lecturer Posting Number F01897P Department USD-Biology Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text The Department of Biology at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Instructor/Lecturer to begin August 2026. This is a non-tenure-track, full-time, benefits-eligible, 9-month position.

Responsibilities:

Teaching a variety of undergraduate coursework including Genetics, Cell Biology, Introductory Biology, and Histology. Candidates hired at the Lecturer rank may involve teaching at the dual-listed 400/500 undergraduate/graduate level

Advising Biology Majors Required Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Biology or a closely-related field is required for the Instructor Rank. A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field is required for Lecturer rank. Review of applications will begin June 29, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must online at yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jacob Kerby, Chair, Department of Biology (jacob.kerbyusd.edu). Posting Date 06/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/29/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Instructor Lecturer 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 The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education. USD is a small,prehensive research university built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state. Situated in Vermillion, and overlooking the Missouri River, the university is located in an activemunity of more than 10,000 people and is located within an hour's drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. For more information, visit usd.edu/About. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement USD ismitted to fostering a dynamic and weing working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD ismitted to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Information Dr. Jacob Kerby Chair, Department of Biology jacob.kerbyusd.edu Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.