Job Details

Institution: South Dakota State University (SDState)
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Salary: Starting at $92,000 per year
Application Due: November 20, 2025
Start Date: August 2026

Position Overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Transportation Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative teaching, impactful research, and engagement with students and industry partners.

About SDState

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive university with over 12,000 students, $94M in annual research, and 200+ academic programs. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, with ABET-accredited undergraduate programs and state-of-the-art laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in civil and transportation engineering.

• Advise students and supervise research projects.

• Develop an externally funded research program in areas such as intelligent transportation systems, traffic operations, data analytics, and resilient infrastructure.

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (by start date).

• At least one degree from an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program or equivalent teaching experience.

• Demonstrated or potential ability to secure research funding.

• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary: $92,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications.
Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans (6% match), paid holidays, vacation, and reduced tuition for courses at South Dakota institutions. Relocation assistance available per policy.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.
Attach the following:

• Cover Letter addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement (max 3 pages)

• Research Statement (max 3 pages)

• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline: November 20, 2025

For inquiries, contact Dr. Guanghui Hua at Guanghui.Hua@sdstate.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.