Assistant Professor, Biology

Assistant Professor, Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of South Dakota is recruiting two Assistant Professor (tenure-track) positions in Integrative Biology to begin August 2027. Opportunities for collaboration and research support include faculty with research interests that scale from molecules to landscapes, shared molecular and biochemistry lab facilities housed in the department's newly renovated building, with upgraded research labs, teaching spaces, offices and common areas, along with proteomic, genomic and microscopy core facilities on campus. Ongoing support for integrative biology research with broadly defined biomedical implications is available within the department via the Nolop Medical Biology Endowment.

Job Duties:

• Teaching may include courses in the candidate's area of expertise, cell and molecular biology, physiology, and possible participation in team-taught introductory biology courses.
• Use modern cellular, molecular, or 'omics techniques to address questions that integrate organismal function with environmental and/or developmental influences.
• Establish a productive and extramurally funded research program and actively train M.S. and Ph.D. students.
• Fruitful research collaboration and mentoring of graduate students.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field is required.
• Review of applications will begin November 6, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
• Applicants must apply online and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Chris Anderson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology.

The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education, situated in Vermillion, overlooking the Missouri River, in the heart of the Midwest. USD is a small, comprehensive 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. The University of South Dakota is located in the southeastern corner of the state in Vermillion, a community of more than 10,000 people. Vermillion is located within an hour's drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming 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 is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.