Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Veterinary Immunology

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution South Dakota State University

Working Title Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of VeterinaryImmunology

Posting Number F01904P

Department SDSU-Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text South Dakota State University (SDSU) Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences is seeking applications for a tenure track veterinary immunologist at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. We are seeking an innovative educator and scientist with a research focus on mammalian food-animal infectious disease and immunological responses which will complement and enhance the current departmental research focus. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, SD.

The Department is within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the position will report to the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department Head. The Department includes the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL) and the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine; a 2+2 DVM program in collaboration with the University of Minnesota. The ADRDL is a full service, accredited diagnostic laboratory with testing capabilities spanning molecular diagnostics, food safety, virology, bacteriology, clinical pathology, parasitology, histopathology and serology. The ADRDL is a member of the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN), FDA Genome “Trakr” Program, Veterinary Laboratory Investigation Response Network (VetLIRN) and the USDA National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and works collaboratively with other faculty of other disciplines. There is also an opportunity to become a member of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development Center for Biologics Research and Commercialization, a collaborative center emphasizing probiotic, vaccine and diagnostic assay development. The VBSD offers excellent new or recently renovated facilities along with a highly collaborative work environment.

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

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and lead an active, independent and extramurally funded research program focused on veterinary immunology as related to infectious disease with emphasis on mammalian food animal species. Teaching an immunology course in the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine is also an expectation, as well as educating and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and post‑doctoral scientists and laboratory staff.

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, 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:

• Earned PhD in Biological Sciences or Veterinary Sciences; or D.V.M., V.M.D or equivalent veterinary degree AND an advanced degree in Biological or Veterinary Sciences or a closely related field with an emphasis in veterinary immunology by start date of appointment.
• Ability to establish an extramurally funded research program that focuses on veterinary immunology and infectious diseases in mammalian food animal species.
• Ability to establish research collaborations and work as a contributing team member.
• Ability to develop curriculum and teach courses at the undergraduate, graduate and/or professional veterinary student level.
• Ability or potential to publish research in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of food animal agriculture and production in the United States.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral training with successful grantsmanship, peer‑reviewed publication record and/or graduate student mentorship.
• Experience as a course coordinator and lead instructor for undergraduate, graduate and/or professional veterinary education courses.

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 Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: .

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Eric Nelson at or

Posting Date 08/11/2026

Closing Date 09/10/2026

Open Until Filled No

Advertised Salary The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications, starting at $85,000 for Assistant Professor rank.

Duration of the Term 9 months

Appointment Percent 100

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Proposed Rank Multiple Rank

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)