Department Head & Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for the position of Department Head & Professor in the Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management. This 12‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track role will lead the department’s academic programs, research, and external engagement.

The salary starts at $175,000 and the package includes comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance. Responsibilities include leadership, budgeting, accreditation, faculty development, and community

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
• A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research, and service commensurate with expectations for a tenured full professor.
• Financial‑management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
• Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators.
• Advance the department in education, student advisement, research and creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
• Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
• Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage faculty workload and plan student throughput through course schedule development.
• Advocate for the needs of the department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
• Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
• Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team building

Education

Doctorate in construction management, civil engineering, or related field

Job description

The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University invites applicants for the position of Department Head & Professor. This 12‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track role will lead the department’s academic programs, research, and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators.
• Advance the department in education, student advisement, research and creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
• Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
• Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage faculty workload and plan student throughput through course schedule development.
• Advocate for the needs of the department’s programs, faculty, students, and staff.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
• Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
• Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
• A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research, and service commensurate with expectations for a tenured full professor.
• Financial‑management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
• Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience at the middle‑manager level or higher within the construction or concrete industry.
• Experience with recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of current and emerging trends in the construction and concrete industries, including workforce needs and interdisciplinary education and research.
• Experience implementing administrative policies.
• Experience building relationships with regional industry leaders, leading to collaboration.
• Experience leading and managing ABET and other programmatic accreditation procedures.

Benefits & Compensation

SDState offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation leave, and tuition reimbursement for state‑supported courses. Relocation benefits are available per university guidelines. The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $175,000.

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 equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact the Equal Opportunity Officer / Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688‑4128.