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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department (ABED) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) excited to announce a new opening for the William Mibra Griffith and Byrne S. Griffith Endowed Chair in
Agriculture and Water Resources and South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director. We are seeking a scientific leader to collaboratively enhance the region’s water resources sector. This role will be pivotal in shaping the trajectory of water-related research
and outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership and conduct research and outreach focused on water issues associated with agricultural production. Located on the SDSU campus in <a href="https://www.liveinbrookings.org/"><b>Brookings,
South Dakota</b></a> this position is a 12-month full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track faculty position at the associate or full professor level.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The appointment will be 40% extension/outreach, 40% research, and 20% administration as part of the Water Resources Institute. The incumbent will lead research and extension activities that address water issues related
to agriculture. This position will require close working relationships within the Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Department, as well as other researchers on campus and nationally on t water resources issues related to precision agriculture, the Water
Resources Institute, SD Mesonet, and, East Dakota Water Development District.<b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Programming will include: 1) Lead a research program to evaluate and address water-related issues related to production agriculture at the field and/or watershed scale; 2) provide leadership and establish
collaboration or partnerships in water management with graduate students, faculty in other departments and universities, Extension educators and specialists, government agencies, the agricultural community, commodity groups, and agribusinesses to enhance water-related
research; 3) secure external funding; 4) present and publish research results; 5) lead the Water Resources Institute outreach mission by interacting with the public to provide answers to water-related questions and creating an Extension outreach program in
collaboration with Extension faculty and field specialists; and 6) contribute to the University and professional communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Candidates can find more details and apply here:
<a href="https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/41525">https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/41525</a>. First date of consideration will be January 10, 2025.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Laura Edwards <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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