MBM Vice Chair

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title MBM Vice Chair Posting Number T00287P Department SSOM - Medical Education Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text

The Sanford School of Medicine is seeking applications for a Vice Chair for Research within the Family Medicine Department.

Expectations:

• Provide strategic vision for research within the Family Medicine department.
• Develop, support, and sustain research infrastructure and capacity within the Family Medicine department.
• Create and support a culture of scholarship, curiosity, and academic writing within the department.
• Provide guidance and development opportunities for faculty scholars.
• Provide guidance for medical student research projects.
• Collaborate with the Center for Rural Health Improvement (CRHI), and others within the department, to increase scholarly productivity.
• Maintain an individual program of research independent of the vice-chair role.
• Maintain familiarity with school-wide educational goals for students as outlined in the Pillar handbooks.
• Collaborate with educational leaders to support medical student research relevant to family medicine.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills with students, staff, and faculty.
• Collaborate effectively with the Family Medicine department chair.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO or PhD
• USD experience preferred
• Have or ability to obtain a faculty appointment with SSOM

This position reports to Dr. Jacob Prunuske, MD, Chair, Family Medicine.

First review of applications will begin September 23, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Date 09/09/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 09/23/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent .20 Proposed Rank Work Hours Appointment Type Temporary This position requires Travel If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Expected Productivity/Administration:

Develop, implement, and maintain a departmental strategic plan for research.

Develop annual goals aligned with the departmental strategic plan.

Engage with other departments, schools, institutions, and organizations to support collaborative primary care research.

Attend and present at relevant regional and national professional meetings.

Develop and sustain collaborative research partnerships with regional health systems.

Build capacity for and support the growth of departmental grant activity and external research funding.

Recruit family medicine researchers to the department.

Regularly attend department faculty meetings.

Participate in department and School of Medicine committees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Jacob Prunuske, MD, Chair of Family Medicine

jacob.prunuske@usd.edu

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other
• Reference List