Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice
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The University of South DakotaAssistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice Agricultural Leadership Posting Number: F01540PDepartment: USD-School of BusinessPhysical Location of Position (city): Vermillion The University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business invites applications for a full-time position as either a tenure-track or a non-tenure-track position in agricultural leadership, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. The Beacom School of Business is the flagship business school in South Dakota and the region with its programs consistently receiving high national rankings from institutions such as U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and others. The successful candidate is expected to teach agricultural leadership and management related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. An interest in teaching strategy, leadership, and agriculture related courses is desired. The professor is expected to bring a unique and innovative educational experience to students through classroom teaching and mentorship. As such, there is the opportunity for student engagement through mentoring student activities outside the classroom. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes in the traditional and online environments. Duties include an annual teaching load of 5 to 7 classes dependent on rank, engaging in related scholarly research, and service for the department, profession, and broader community. Required: A graduate degree in agricultural leadership or a related field. Candidates must have a record of or potential for contribution to the scholarship in their field. Other requirements are proficiency in oral and written communication, and enthusiasm for engagement, service, and the public good. Preferred Qualifications: Business experience and a PhD in a related field. Additionally, candidates with enthusiasm for working with different groups of students, staff, and faculty are strongly preferred. Applicants are required to provide: letter of application, vita, college transcripts (copies accepted) showing highest degree earned, writing sample, and contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers). Posting Date: 10/15/2024Open Until Filled: YesFirst Consideration Date: 11/15/2024Duration of the Term: 9 monthsAppointment Percent: 100Tenure Status: Tenure TrackProposed Rank: Assistant ProfessorTypical Hours Worked Per Week: 40Appointment Type: RegularScope of Search: External (includes Internal) Department Description and Cultural Expectations The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive, liberal-arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the Beacom School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. The Beacom School of Business is the leading business school in South Dakota and the region offering students a quality business education that goes beyond expectations. Our alumni have become global leaders in such fields as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business analytics and health services administration. The school offers multiple undergraduate majors in both Vermillion and Sioux Falls, including marketing, finance, accounting, management, human resources, health services administration, business administration, business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and economics, as well as Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, and Master of Science in Business Analytics degrees in Vermillion as well as online. Excellence in teaching is our expectation, both in the classroom and in mentoring and advising students outside of class. The Beacom School of Business boasts:accreditation by the AACSB International, placing Beacom School of Business among 5% of business schools similarly accredited worldwide.an online MBA program ranked #23 in the “Top 25” programs by Princeton Reviewmore than $400,000 in scholarships to business students awarded each yearstrong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUSD 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. How To Apply Applicants MUST complete application through the University of South Dakota's on-line application process by clicking “Apply To This Position” to submit the following information: Cover Letter, Transcripts, Curriculum Vitae, Reference List, and Work or Writing Sample