Associate/Full Professor and Extension Swine Specialist – Farm Credit Services of America Endowed Chair in Swine Production

About the Position

South Dakota State University's Department of Animal Science invites applications for an Associate/Full Professor and Extension Swine Specialist – Farm Credit Services of America Endowed Chair in Swine Production. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact through innovative Extension programming and research. Reporting to the Department Head of Animal Science, the individual in this role will have the support and resources to thrive. This position is located in Brookings and is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Key Responsibilities

This role is 90% Extension and 10% teaching. The incumbent will be an integral team member of a nationally recognized Swine Extension and research program that is relevant to swine producers in South Dakota, the region, and the United States.

• Lead an applied swine production Extension program to address the pressing needs and production challenges of pig producers.
• Be a significant contributor to the web-based Extension platform and work directly with producers to identify their needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
• Collaborate strongly with faculty from Animal Science, Ag & Biosystems Engineering, Veterinary Science, and the Ness School of Management and Economics.
• Establish a very close relationship with the SD Pork Producers Council.
• Collaborate with industry members and faculty from other states.
• Establish an applied, extramurally funded research program focused on pork producer needs and attract top-tier graduate students to participate.
• Contribute to the department's undergraduate teaching mission, instructing students in undergraduate classes appropriate to the incumbent's area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Animal Science with an emphasis in swine science by application date.
• Eligible for the rank of Associate Professor within the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University.
• An in-depth understanding of practical swine management for the modern swine industry is essential.
• Proven experience interacting with swine producers to solve problems and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative, high-impact outreach programs for producers and allied industry members.
• Ability to interact and communicate (verbally and written) effectively with colleagues, staff, students, producer groups, and other clientele.
• Ability to identify and solve issues in modern pork production as demonstrated by research activities and past experiences.
• Evidence of a sustained, high quality publication record equivalent to expectations for an Associate Professor at SDSU.
• Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate animal science students and applied research that can solve problems in the swine industry.
• Demonstrate the capacity to provide leadership for institutional innovation, a strong record in extension education, teaching, and/or research, and hold a national and/or international reputation for scholarship in swine production.
• Demonstrate the capacity to develop strong collaborative partnerships with other institutions of higher education, government agencies industry, as well as profit and nonprofit organizations, where collaboration will enhance the strengths of the University and the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of a sustained, high quality publication record equivalent to expectations for a Full Professor at SDSU.
• Evidence of being a successful team member and leader, including the ability to collaborate with and/or lead a team of colleagues, staff, students, industry stakeholders, extension agents, and research teams.

Pay

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, starting at $94,000 for Associate Professor rank.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and flexible benefits.
• Retirement plans with 6% matching.
• Compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.
• 10 hours of annual leave each month and 9.34 hours of sick leave each month.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Access to internal and state-sponsored training.
• Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
• Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

Application Deadline

Position closes 08/17/2026.

Application Process

SDState accepts applications through an on-line 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, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair Russ Daly at (605) 688-6589 or Russell.Daly@sdstate.edu.

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