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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Assistant Professor - Human Development in Context
Posting Number F01354P
Department SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text

The School of Education, Counseling, & Human Development (SECHD) is seeking a candidate for a full time, nine month, tenure track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in human development within context. We are looking for an innovative and impactful researcher in human development and family science and/or a focus in early childhood. SECHD is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences within human developmental sciences (including child, adolescence, and adult development) in context, relationships across the lifespan, research methods, and prevention sciences and those who can contribute to SDSU\'s land-grant access mission. The expected start is August of 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Potential to have an active and defined research program with potential for publication and extramural funding as well as actively seek external funding opportunities to support teaching and scholarship.
• Support interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Teach high quality undergraduate/graduate courses in various formats (in-person, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous online).
• Potential to collaborate with Faculty, Staff and students from heterogeneous backgrounds in an effort to create an environment in which any individual or group feels welcomed, respected, supported, valued and able to fully participate as their authentic selves and communicate across differences.
• Teach courses in child and human development, family relations, research methods among other courses based on need in the school and interest of the candidate.
• Provide service to and with the program, school, college, and university committees and to the community with collaborations that include organizing families and parents, specialists, administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to maximize the academic, emotional, and personal growth and safety of students.
• Help prepare undergraduate and graduate students to be practitioners or further their education in the field.
• Assist with recruitment efforts.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University is the state\'s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD or Ed.D) in the area of Human Development and Family Science, Developmental Psychology or related discipline by August 2024.
• Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research skills and potential for developing a productive and impactful research program.
• Potential for publication and external funding of research interests.
• Evidence of or potential for effective teaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
SDSU accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit:
, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on \xe2\x80\x9capply for this job.\xe2\x80\x9d The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The 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, Research Statement (3 page maximum, attached as work sample), Teaching Statement (3 page maximum, attached as other) and reference page with the contact information for three professional references. E-mail applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 or if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon 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.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy 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.
Posting Date 11/28/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 01/08/2024
Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The School of Education, Counseling, & Human Development is home to the programs of exploratory studies, early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education (including agricultural education and family & consumer science education), human development and family studies, and counseling graduate programs (clinical mental health, college counseling, marriage & family, rehabilitation, and school counseling). The school is also host to minors in gerontology and rehabilitation services and home to the community services of the Child and Family Resource Network and Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education.

As the state\'s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main residential campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research cites across South Dakota.

Brookings is a community of approximately 24,000 on the eastern border of South Dakota, 50 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. There are numerous lakes and parks within the city of Brookings and within driving distance.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state\'s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran\'s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Erin Lavender-Stott or Kay Cutler, Search Chairs at , 605-688-5385 or , 605-688-6797.

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