Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Instructor/Lecturer Posting Number F01897P Department USD-Biology Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text
The Department of Biology at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Instructor/Lecturer to begin August 2026. This is a non-tenure-track, full-time, benefits-eligible, 9-month position.
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Review of applications will begin June 29, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, a CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jacob Kerby, Chair, Department of Biology (jacob.kerby@usd.edu).
Posting Date 06/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/29/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Instructor Lecturer Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship of the six universities in the state system of higher education. USD is a small, comprehensive research university built upon a strong liberal arts foundation in the College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to schools of Education, Fine Arts, and Business, USD has the only schools of Law and Medicine in the state. Situated in Vermillion, and overlooking the Missouri River, the university is located in an active community of more than 10,000 people and is located within an hour's drive of the larger cities of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. For more information, visit https://www.usd.edu/About.
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Contact Information
Dr. Jacob Kerby
Chair, Department of Biology
jacob.kerby@usd.edu
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