Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of HDEP

Posting DetailsPosting DetailsLogo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of HDEP Posting Number F01872P Department USD-Counseling & Psychology in Ed. Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting TextJOB DESCRIPTION: The Human Development and Educational Psychology program seeks applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching on-campus and online undergraduate and graduate courses. Teaching assignments will be made based on professional and academic background and the needs of the Division; this includes both graduate- and undergraduate-level human development and educational psychology courses, and other courses as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a graduate degree completed by August 22, 2026, in Educational Psychology, Human Development, Educational Research, Family Studies, Psychology, or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree. Applicants must show evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching.SALARY/COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This is a nine-month, temporary appointment.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Available online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/Inquiries should be directed to Gabrielle Strouse, Division Chair at gabrielle.strouse@usd.edu.APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin May 18, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.Posting Date 05/04/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/18/2026 Advertised Salary Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Multiple Rank Work HoursDepends on course scheduleTypical Hours Worked Per Week At least 40 hours/week based on teaching schedule Appointment Type Temporary Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsTHE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA: The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment over 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: The School of Education is organized into four basic Divisions: Teacher Residency & Education: Educational Leadership; Counseling and Psychology in Education; and Kinesiology & Sport Management. Graduate work is available through the doctorate in several program areas. The Education unit is accredited/approved by CAEP, CACREP, and NASP.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUSD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Contact InformationInquiries should be directed to Gabrielle Strouse, Division Chair at gabrielle.strouse@usd.edu.Working ConditionsCognitive RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationProtective Clothing/EquipmentPlease check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identifyPhysical RequirementsPlease designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently Describe any of the conditions selectedSensory RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Distant Vision, Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)Working Conditions & ExposuresWorking Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked aboveWorking EnvironmentCheck the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsCover LetterCurriculum VitaeReference ListOptional DocumentsResumeTranscriptsOther