Assistant Professor vacancy in University of South Dakota [2024]

The University of South Dakota’s Department of Political Science is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Administration. This is a full-time, nine-month academic appointment. Here are key responsibilities:-

Teach courses in the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and the online Master of Science in Administration (MSA) program.
Deliver undergraduate courses in areas like statistical reasoning or the politics and administration of state and local government.
Manage a teaching workload of six courses per academic year, with possible adjustments based on research output or service responsibilities.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring students within the framework of a robust liberal arts curriculum.
Contribute actively to the department’s dynamic environment and leverage professional expertise to support the university, community, and academic field.

Vacancy detail for Assistant Professor at the University of South Dakota

Job Post	Assistant Professor
Organization	The University of South Dakota
Department	USD-Political Science
Location	Vermillion
Duration of the Term	9 months
Qualification	Ph.D.
Joining Date	August 22, 2025
Applications Review	January 15, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired
Last Date for Apply	Open Until Filled

Education Qualification Required for Assistant Professor

A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or a closely related field from a NASPAA-accredited program, completed by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialization in nonprofit management, organizational management, and/or public policy.

Online application process for the post of Assistant Professor

To apply for the vacancy of Assistant Professor in the University of South Dakota, you can submit your application online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. A complete application should include:

A cover letter
A current curriculum vitae
Unofficial graduate transcripts
A sample of current research
A teaching portfolio (which may include course evaluations, a teaching philosophy statement, and/or sample syllabi)
Three letters of reference

Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials. Any documents that cannot be uploaded should be sent to Associate Professor Ed Gerrish, chair of the search committee, at [email protected]. For questions or further information, you can reach out to Dr. Gerrish directly.