Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Assistant Professor QE9855 Posting Number F01839P Department Biomedical & Translational Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
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 at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.
Posting Date 04/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/09/2026 Advertised Salary Dependent upon education and experience plus state benefits packet Duration of the Term 11 months If Other, describe duration NA Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Tenure Track Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search NA Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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
william.mayhan@usd.edu
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