Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Department Head of Allied and Population Health/Clinical Professor Posting Number F01918P Department SDSU-Allied & Population Health Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text
The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Department of Allied and Population Health at South Dakota State University is seeking applicants for a Department Head. This position is responsible for academic leadership and administrative management of the department in support of the mission and goals of the Department, College and University. This person is a member of the College's Executive Team, reporting to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, and will have an academic appointment within the Department. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, term, benefits-eligible position.
This position is eligible to current, full-time, permanent employees within the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.
The Department of Allied and Population Health consists of medical laboratory science (MLS), respiratory care, and public health programs. Offering a variety of certificate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. The department offers both in-person and online degree options, which provide flexible opportunities for working professionals to earn degrees at their own pace. Several of the programs are designed to offer students or working professionals the opportunity to cross-train or layer their education through multiple degrees.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include guiding the department regarding professional education, research/scholarly activities, service, and faculty recruitment and development. The Department of Allied and Population Health consists of 15 faculty and multiple research personnel.
As the Department Head for Allied and Population Health, expectations are based on
these approximate percentages of responsibilities:
SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF DUTIES:
BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. 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. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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.
Any offer of employment is contingent on 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.
SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University 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.
Posting Date 07/22/2026 Closing Date 07/29/2026 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Professor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search Internal If internal, define scope of search Internal to College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Jim Clem, at James.Clem@sdstate.edu.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
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