Instructor or Lecturer, Program Coordinator, and Advisor

University of South Dakota; South Dakota; On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Tuition benefits for state-supported

Job summary

South Dakota State University is seeking an Instructor or Lecturer, Program Coordinator, and Advisor in Brookings to support teaching, advising, and program coordination within the Dairy & Food Science Department. The role is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track, benefits-eligible position.

Responsibilities include teaching, advising, curriculum coordination, and departmental representation on committees. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, or related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education or equivalent.
• Three to five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and advising to support student success and core departmental goals.
• Serve as academic program coordinator: review catalogs, revise guides, submit program changes, oversee curriculum mapping.

Skills

Teaching experience

Advising experience

Program coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, or related field

Job description

Instructor or Lecturer, Program Coordinator, and Advisor

Working Title Instructor or Lecturer, Program Coordinator, and Advisor

Posting Number

Posting Number F01971P

Department

Department SDSU-Dairy & Food Science

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

SDSU (SDstate) is seeking an Instructor or Lecturer, Program Coordinator, and Advisor for the Department of Dairy & Food Science. This position contributes to student success by providing good teaching, solid academic advising, and coherent program coordination. This position is located in Brookings . This position is a 9 Month, full-time, non-tenure track, benefits-eligible position.

The Dairy Food and Science Department has 11 faculty members, approximately 7 staff members, and 25 graduate research assistants. The faculty and staff within the department bring a wealth of experience, recognized expertise, and a strong dedication to teaching, research, and service. The Davis Dairy Plant was expanded and renovated in 2011 in a $9.3 million project.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Teaching/Advising: This position is essential for the functioning of the teaching and advising aspects of our department. They will help our department to achieve excellence through transformative education by helping us to 1) achieve academic excellence, 2) affirm student success as a foundational priority, and 3) help to increase recruitment, retention and graduation of professionally prepared global citizens.

Administration: This position is intended to be academic program coordinator for the department. This includes duties such as the following: Assist with review of department sections of university catalog, revise undergraduate program guide sheets as needed, submit course or program modifications, oversee curriculum mapping and updates, make changes to courses with the Registrars office as needed, assist with program assessment, and serve as departmental representative on CAFES curriculum committee.

BENEFITS :

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. 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. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s Degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, or related field
• Experience in teaching or training others
• Three to five years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience working in a dairy processing facility
• Experience in some type of advising

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, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at [phone] if you require assistance with this process.

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.

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/09/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary The minimum salary for this position is $62,332 at instructor rank. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 9 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100%

Tenure Status Term

Proposed Rank

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, 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.

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: 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 search committee chair, Sanjeev Anand at [e-mail].

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Reference List

Optional Documents

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

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306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
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