The College of Business & Information Systems at Dakota State University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in economics and statistics. Qualified individuals will contribute to DSU's graduate and undergraduate business programs through excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service, as well as a willingness to collaborate in all phases of academic life. The successful candidate may be assigned to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in business areas including economics and statistics. Additional courses from the business administration curriculum may be assigned based on their academic credentials. Courses will be taught on campus in Madison, SD, and online as needed. Academic rank will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience. The start date of this position is Fall 2027.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D., DBA, DM or equivalent terminal degree in economics, statistics, business administration, or related business field. (ABD candidates may be considered). Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

Teach a variety of business courses, both face-to-face and on-line, at the undergraduate and graduate level. Create engaging online content for online courses, which should include videos and appropriate assessments. Embed relevant technology concepts within curriculum content. Research and publish relevant scholarship. Active pursuit of grant and funding opportunities. Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research. Network with scholars and professionals to secure internships and post-graduate opportunities for students. Additional duties include advising students, serving on university committees, assisting with recruitment activities, and engaging in ongoing assessment.

Benefits :

Flexible benefits package - health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account. South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service. Paid sick leave and paid family leave. Reduced tuition for education. Professional liability coverage

About DSU College of Business and Information Systems:

The College of Business and Information Systems offers a PhD in Information Systems and Master of Science degrees in information systems, analytics and applied artificial intelligence, data privacy, and health informatics as well as a master in business administration (MBA). Undergraduate baccalaureate degrees include computer information systems, artificial intelligence in organizations, business administration, financial technology, professional accountancy, and business and computer education. The graduate MBA program, the undergraduate BBA with specializations in accounting, business technology, finance, management, and marketing, and the associate degree in business management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Education programs are accredited by South Dakota Department of Education and The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Information about

DSU:

Dakota State University is a special-focus STEM university emphasizing computing, information technologies, and cyber sciences across all areas of human endeavor. DSU has established a reputation as a distinguished regional and national leader in computer science and cybersecurity education and research. We embrace opportunities to provide our students, faculty, and future collaborators with the most innovative technologies and facilities, produce transformative research and development, and create an outstanding community of faculty, students, and programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. We are also home to the Madison Cyber Labs (MadLabs®), a cyber R&D hub with research clusters that explore and advance technology applications, workforce development, business expansion, economic growth, and policy improvement across multiple disciplines and fields. DSU also has a growing Applied Research Lab and is one of two state institutions in the Center for Quantum Information Science & Technology. DSU holds three prestigious designations from the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Cyber Research, and Cyber Operations, making DSU one of only nine institutions that hold all three designations. How to

Apply:

To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . The employment site will allow the attachment of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications submitted by November 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. After this date, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.