Description

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences is seeking applications for a tenure track veterinary immunologist at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. We are seeking an innovative educator and scientist with a research focus on mammalian food-animal infectious disease and immunological responses which will complement and enhance the current departmental research focus. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, SD.

SDSU is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditure, 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. The Department is within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the position will report to the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department Head. The Department includes the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL) and the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine; a 2+2 DVM program in collaboration with the University of Minnesota. The ADRDL is a full service, accredited diagnostic laboratory, and a member of the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN), FDA Genome “Trakr” Program, Veterinary Laboratory Investigation Response Network (VetLIRN) and the USDA National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). In this faculty position, there will be an opportunity to join the Governor’s Office of Economic Development Center for Biologics Research and Commercialization, a collaborative center emphasizing probiotic, vaccine and diagnostic assay development. The VBSD offers excellent new or recently renovated facilities along with a highly collaborative work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and lead an active, independent and extramurally funded research program focused on veterinary immunology as related to infectious disease with emphasis on mammalian food animal species. Teaching an immunology course in the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine is also an expectation, as well as educating and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral scientists and laboratory staff.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, starting at $85,000 for Assistant Professor rank. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
   Earned PhD in Biological Sciences or Veterinary Sciences; or D.V.M., V.M.D or equivalent veterinary degree AND an advanced degree in Biological or Veterinary Sciences or a closely related field with an emphasis in veterinary immunology by start date of appointment.
   Ability to establish an extramurally funded research program that focuses on veterinary immunology and infectious diseases in mammalian food animal species.
   Ability to establish research collaborations and work as a contributing team member.
   Ability to develop curriculum and teach courses at the undergraduate, graduate and/or professional veterinary student level.
   Ability or potential to publish research in peer-reviewed journals
   Knowledge of food animal agriculture and production in the United States. 
   Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
   Postdoctoral training with successful grantsmanship, peer-reviewed publication record and/or graduate student mentorship.
   Experience as a course coordinator and lead instructor for undergraduate, graduate and/or professional veterinary education courses. 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site.  To apply, visit:  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.”  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, a research statement (3 page-limit, attached at “other”) 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.

Initial screening of applicants will begin September 10, 2026.

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.