Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice Agricultural Leadership

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice Agricultural Leadership

Posting Number

F01540P

Department

USD-School of Business

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

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. CONTACT: All candidates for this position MUST apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. For application assistance or accommodation, call 605-677-5671. Applicants are required to provide: (1) letter of application, (2) vita, (3) college transcripts (copies accepted) showing highest degree earned, (4) writing sample, and (5) contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers). 

Posting Date

10/15/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

11/15/2024

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

9 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Proposed Rank

Assistant Professor

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

40

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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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 Review
• more than $400,000 in scholarships to business students awarded each year
• strong corporate relationships providing excellent career opportunities for our graduates

Please visit our website at http://www.usd.edu/business for more information.

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

Applicants MUST complete application through the University of South Dakota’s on-line application process found at: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Work or Writing Sample