Job No. 154570
- Job Title:
- Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
- Employer:
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South Dakota State University
- Location:
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Brookings , SD
- Posting Date:
- 08-Jan-2025
- Description:
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Posting Text
The School of Health and Human Sciences is seeking applications for a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor of Exercise Science to join our outstanding group of educators and researchers. The successful applicant will teach courses each academic year depending on the needs of the school, with the remaining workload dedicated to developing and maintaining an extramurally funded research agenda along with service to the community, school, university and profession. This position is supervised by the School Director of Health and Human Sciences and will start no later than August 22, 2025.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Exercise Science programs.
Teaching workload could include courses such as Advanced Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, ECG & Clinical Stress Testing, Clinical Exercise Physiology or oversight of student field experiences, dependent on applicant experience and area(s) of expertise.
Establish an independent, externally funded research program commensurate with workload allocated to research.
The workload distribution for this position is open to negotiation but will likely start around 45% research, 45% teaching and 10% service.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Provide professional service and leadership.
SALARY:
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications, starting at $72,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
BENEFITS:
We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or closely related field completed by the date of appointment (ABD applications welcome).
Record of research publications and grantsmanship proportionate to experience.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Effective organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Research contributions in chronic disease prevention and/or treatment through community programming.
Record of involvement in internally and/or externally funded grants.
Research interest aligned with federal health research priorities.
Certifications such as ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP and/or others appropriate for specialization.
Record of professional service.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement (1 page limit, attached as ‘other’), a research statement (1-page limit, attached as ‘work or writing sample’), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
- Contact information:
- South Dakota State University
- Brookings, SD 57007
- United States
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