Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota Mines

Working Title
Associate Vice President for Research Affairs

Posting Number
NFE03134P

Department
SDSMT-Research Affairs

Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City

Posting Text

Position Information:

South Dakota Mines invites applications for the Associate Vice President for Research Affairs within the Research Affairs office. This is a regular, full-time, benefited position. This position is responsible for managing technology transfer, intellectual property, and supporting, as needed, faculty and student innovation and entrepreneurship programming. The position oversees several areas of compliance including human subjects research, Bayh-Dole requirements and reporting, and export control assurances. This position also reviews and negotiates contracts on behalf of the research enterprise and upper administration. The position will also be the principal investigator for the university's NSF I-Corps grant.

A PhD in a STEM field, a J.D. with focus on intellectual property or contracts, or an MBA is required. 5 years of experience in higher education technology transfer is required.

To Apply:

Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or [email protected]. Review of applications will begin July 24, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).

Posting Date
07/10/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
07/24/2026

Advertised Salary
$108,935 - $136,169 depending on education and experience

Duration of the Term
12 months

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Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

7:30am-4:30pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Faculty Status
No

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

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