Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor QE9855

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 salary commensurate 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 is complete. To apply, 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 website.

Institution - The University of South Dakota

Working Title - Assistant Professor QE9855

Posting Number - F01839P

Department - Biomedical & Translational Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City) - Vermillion

Advertised Salary - Dependent upon education and experience plus state benefits packet

Duration of the Term - 11 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Tenure Status - Tenure Track

Proposed Rank - Assistant Professor

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - 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.

Contact 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 View email address on click.appcast.io

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements - Analyzing, Comprehend, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment - Dependent upon the type of research conducted.

Physical Requirements - 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 - Not specified

Working Conditions & Exposures - Dependent on type of research conducted.

Working Environment - Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Lab Environment Dependent upon the type of research conducted.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Reference List
3. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Work or Writing Sample