Description

Shape the future of healthcare professionals by joining South Dakota State University’s (SDSU) College of Nursing as a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. Join us in our ambitious journey towards excellence! At SDSU, we're dedicated to reaching new heights in research and innovation. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment provide the ideal setting for innovative teaching and impactful research. Our research priorities are improvement of health outcomes, promoting health for rural and underserved populations, and transforming nursing and interprofessional health education. This position will be located in Brookings, South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota,, or Rapid City, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track clinical position. 

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. The SDSU College of Nursing has a long history of exceptional nursing education and this is recognized through its designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The college’s fully accredited Healthcare Simulation Center across all 4 sites is further evidence of our commitment to high quality education for all students. SDSU Nursing’s history of excellence, innovation and achievement across its graduate and undergraduate programs provides an excellent foundation for growth and innovation.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Faculty members plan, implement, and evaluate assigned courses either as an individual assignment or as a member of a teaching team.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Nursing which includes planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses either as an individual assignment or as a member of a teaching team.
• Successfully provide distance delivery.
• Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop, fund, and maintain an active program of research and dissemination.
• Service to the profession.
• Occasional travel to other sites as needed.

SALARY RANGE:

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience; Clinical Assistant Professor minimum salary starts at $102,000.

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. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a DNP degree completed by date of application;
• Licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing or eligible for licensure as an APRN as evidenced by current licensure in another state;
  • Both Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner licensure in South Dakota is required to provide direct patient care. Both licenses must be renewed every 2 years. Applicant is responsible for licensure fees.
• Nationally Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner;
  • Certification requires the Nurse Practitioner to take a board-certified examination and must be renewed every 5 years. Applicant is responsible for renewal fees.
• Minimum of two years as practicing Family Health Nurse Practitioner;
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences;
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work as a contributing team member;
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs;
• Demonstrated ability or potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs;
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of professional service;
• Nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner;
• Formal teaching experience in nursing;
• Demonstrated evidence of potential for scholarly activity.
• Experience in publishing extension materials and peer reviewed journals.
• Preferred experience in primary care.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Position closes 02/18/2026.

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 (605) 688-4128 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. 

For questions on the position, please contact the supervisor Robin Arends by emailing Robin.Arends@sdstate.edu or calling 605-367-5386.

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 HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.