Posting DetailsPosting Details
LogoInstitution South Dakota State University
Working Title Department Head & Professor
Posting Number F01869P
Department SDSU-Construction & Concrete Industry Management
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text The Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University (SDState) invites applicants for the position of Professor and Department Head. We seek an innovative leader to advance academic programs, grow funded research, and strengthen outreach to stakeholders in the state and region. The individual selected for this role will work with the Dean and the leadership team for the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering (JJLCOE) to promote the land-grant mission while implementing a shared vision with the faculty and staff on strategic initiatives for the department.This position is located in
Brookings, South Dakota. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position.
The
Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management is one of five departments in the
Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, serving 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The 13-faculty-member CCIM Department serves 350 students in its undergraduate programs, which include Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, and Manufacturing Automation and Electronics Engineering Technology.
The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has benefitted from substantial investment by its stakeholders in the past 15 years, resulting in new buildings, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and renovated classrooms. The five academic units are Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction & Concrete Industry Management, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Mechanical Engineering. Engineering Extension, SD LTAP, the EDA University Center, and the Image Processing Lab provide outreach and services to the state and region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The Department Head of Construction and Concrete Industry Management serves as the academic and administrative leader of the department. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, strategy, and vision for the department and its programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other college and university administrators. This role will work towards advancing SDSU's Pathway to Premier strategic plan, including transforming SDSU into R1 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
- Advance the department in all components of its mission: education and student advisement, research/creative activities, and industry and community engagement.
- Supervise curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities through program and assessment coordinators and collaboration with faculty.
- Create a supportive environment for faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research and extramural funding.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain faculty, staff, and students.
- Manage and assign faculty workload and plan student throughput through the development of course schedules.
- Advocate for the needs of the department's programs, faculty, students, and staff.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts.
- Oversee management and maintenance of departmental facilities and resources.
- Maintain an active program of teaching, research, and/or scholarship consistent with the rank of Professor for the agreed upon workload percentage, contributing to the department's academic mission.
BENEFITS:SDState offers a wide range of excellent 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, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Earned doctorate in construction management, Civil engineering, or a closely related field by application date.
- A record of achievement in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, research and service commensurate with the performance expectations for a tenured full professor in the department.
- Financial management experience including revenue, expenditures, and/or budgeting.
- Experience in academic administration and/or parallel experience in the private industry sector.
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Professional experience at the middle manager level or higher within the construction or concrete industry management industry.
- Experience with recruitment, and retention of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.
- Understanding of current and emerging trends in the construction and concrete industries as demonstrated by the candidate's knowledge of rapidly changing workforce needs, and the implications on interdisciplinary education and research.
- Experience implementing administrative policies.
- Experience building relationships with regional industry leaders which led to collaboration.
- Experience leading and managing ABET and other programmatic accreditation procedures.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Posting Date 07/06/2026
Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 08/20/2026
Advertised Salary The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $175,000.
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe durationAppointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Proposed Rank Professor
Work HoursTypical Hours Worked Per WeekAppointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of searchDepartment Description and Cultural Expectations SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a
dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Contact Information For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Guanghui Hua at
Guanghui.Hua@sdstate.edu.
