Assistant Professor, Biology

University of South Dakota, Department of Biology, Vermillion, SD.

About the role

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 in the department’s newly renovated building, 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 via the Nolop Medical Biology Endowment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, cell and molecular biology, physiology, and possibly participate 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, extramurally funded research program and actively train M.S. and Ph.D. students.
• Engage in fruitful research collaboration and mentoring of graduate students.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field is required.
• Review of applications begins November 6, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.
• Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and submit a cover letter describing background relative to the qualifications, a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three professional references.
• Questions may be directed to Dr. Chris Anderson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology (christopher.v.anders@usd.edu).

Schedule

• Appointment: 9‑month tenure‑track position, 100 % effort (full‑time).