Assistant Professor QE9855

Assistant Professor QE9855 | Posting Details
Posting Details Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Assistant Professor QE9855
Posting Number F01839P
Department Biomedical & Translational Sciences
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
Posting Text The Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of South Dakota's Sanford School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an energetic and collaborative individual that will interact with faculty within the Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. The Division has current strengths in Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Science, Protein Quality Control, Cancer Biology and Microbiology/Immunology. Applicants must have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences or closely related OR M.D. and at least two years of post-doctoral experience is required. Applicants should have strong potential for developing an innovative, independent, and translational research program that has or is likely to attract significant extramural funding. Experience in teaching Systems Physiology is required. In addition, the applicant should have the ability to mentor and teach graduate, health sciences and/or medical students. Excellent start-up funds, state-funded salarymensurate with experience and state-of-the-art research facilities will be provided. The USD Sanford School of Medicine has announced the move of the first 18 months of the M.D. program and the Division of Biomedical & Translational Sciences from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. Travel between sites may be required until the move isplete. To , submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of past/current research and teaching experiences/interests, teaching philosophy, future plans for research and contact information for three references. All materials must be posted to the University of South Dakota online employment at yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Posting Date 04/08/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 05/09/2026
Advertised Salary Dependent upon education and experience plus state benefits packet
Duration of the Term 11 months
If Other, describe duration NA
Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search NA
Department Description and Cultural Expectations 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 Please reach out to Dr. William Mayhan if you have any questions: William G. Mayhan
Dean of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
USD Sanford School of Medicine
william.mayhanusd.edu
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, 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 Dependent upon the type of research conducted.
Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time
Describe any of the conditions selected Dependent upon the type of research conducted.
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 Dependent on type of research conducted.
Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Lab 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. Dependent upon the type of research conducted.