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Terms of Appointment

What are the Terms of Appointment?

The appointment begins August 1, 2026, and ends July 31, 2027.

The salary will be a minimum of $39,520. Medical insurance is provided at a reasonable cost, which varies by plan.

Interns accrue up to 10 vacation days and approximately 12 sick days in addition to paid university holidays. Professional development time is also provided.

A full description of the benefits plan for interns is provided at USD Benefits.

Application

The application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is midnight, Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 9 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), November 2, 2025.