South Dakota State University · 1 day ago
Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expSouth Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor to join its College of Nursing. The role involves teaching graduate and undergraduate nursing courses, conducting research, and working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes, particularly for rural and underserved populations.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Tonya Hohenthaner
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Flexible benefits
Retirement plans
Compensation packages
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching
10 hours of annual leave each month
9.34 hours of sick leave each month
Eleven paid holidays
Access to internal and state-sponsored training
Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions
Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines
Company
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is a public research university located in Brookings, South Dakota.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82.36MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureU.S. Department of Agriculture
2025-01-16Grant· $0.95M
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Vernon Brown
Associate Vice President of External Affairs
Recent News
2025-11-08
American Indian College Fund
2025-10-31
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