Assistant Professor of Psychology

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Tuition reduction

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. The nine-month, full-time position is located in Brookings, SD, with a start date in August 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching in-person and online undergraduate courses, mentoring students, and maintaining an active research program in ABA, biological, or clinical psychology. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; relocation benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field by start date.
• Specialization in applied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology.
• Ability or potential to teach psychology at the college/university level.
• Ability or potential to build an independent research program.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person and online undergraduate courses in Psychology (three courses per term, with nine-month academic year).
• Mentor undergraduate students in research.
• Maintain an active research program in applied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology.
• Provide service to the School, College, and University as well as to the profession.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Research mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Posting Details

Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Posting Number

F01937P

Department

SDSU-School of Psych, Soc & Rural Studies

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

The School of Psychology, Sociology & Rural Studies invitesapplications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychologyposition with a start date in August 2027. This is a full-time,benefit-eligible, nine-month position. This position is located in Brookings .This faculty member is supervised by the Director of theSchool.

The School of Psychology, Sociology & Rural Studies offersundergraduate majors in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology;undergraduate minors in Criminal Justice, Mental Health Services,Psychology, and Sociology; and a Social Science Ph.D. graduateprogram.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not availablefor this position.

• Teach in-person and online undergraduate courses in Psychology(typical courseload per academic year is three courses in the fallterm and three courses in the spring term; summer teaching isoptional and is based on availability).
• Mentor undergraduate students in research.
• Maintain an active research program with a specialization inapplied behavior analysis, biological, or clinical psychology.
• Provide service to the School, College, and University as wellas service to the profession.

Benefits

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits includingmedical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours ofsick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees alsohave access to internal and state-sponsored training as well asreduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of SouthDakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available peruniversity’s guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field bystart date.
• A specialization in applied behavior analysis, biological, orclinical psychology.
• Ability or potential to teach psychology at thecollege/university level.
• Ability or potential to build an independent researchprogram.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communicationskills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
• Online teaching experience.
• Grant-writing experience.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience developing and/or teaching graduate courses.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by lawand/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 isthe policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environmentand to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthyworking and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug andAlcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

11/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Advertised Salary

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications,minimum of $72,000.

Duration of the Term

9 months

Appointment Percent

100%

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Proposed Rank

Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState isthe state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academicprograms and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. Theuniversity is part of a dynamic community for families, students, youngprofessionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance ofattractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunitiesfor all to receive the benefit of and participate in education,research, and service and is especially interested in candidatesthat can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering ofall educational programs and employment. Arrangements foraccommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail] .Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources,Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Tyler Miller at [e-mail].

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense CustomerInteraction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, WrittenCommunication

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other
4. Work or Writing Sample
5. Reference List