Endowed Dept. Head & Professor in Ag & Biosystems

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Generous retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD seeks a Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Professor to provide strategic leadership for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The role reports to the Dean and is a 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment at the Professor rank.

The department focuses on education, research, and Extension outreach, overseeing programs in agricultural engineering and precision agriculture. Apply online with required documents.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Precision Agriculture, or closely related field completed by date of application.
• Productive history in directing/supervising roles.
• Eligible for the rank of Professor at SDState in related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and retain faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage budgets and facility needs.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching, research, and Extension programs.
• Set goals, foster collaboration, and build relationships statewide.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and fundraising activities.
• Oversee facilities and resources management.
• Foster research and IP development opportunities.
• Represent the department to college, university, industry, and external partners.
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, and teaching.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Technology in education

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or closely related field

Job description

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD seeks a Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Professor to provide strategic leadership for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The role reports to the Dean and is a 12-month, benefits-eligible appointment at the Professor rank.

The department focuses on education, research, and Extension outreach, overseeing programs in agricultural engineering and precision agriculture. Apply online with required documents.