Position Title: College Assistant Professor
Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 330500-COMPUTER SCIENCE
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a college professor position to be filled at the College Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2025.
Classification Summary:
The Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a college professor position to be filled at the College Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2025.
Classification Standard Duties:
This position will support the teaching and advising needs of the department; there is no research component. This position is expected to teach computer science courses in all levels such as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior level courses.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field is required. Ph.D. and related experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged. Candidates with excellent communication skills and a sustained demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level are preferred.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a college professor position to be filled at the College Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2025.
A completed application will include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, unofficial transcripts, a Statement of Teaching and three professional references who may be contacted after the application period. A DEI statement and teaching evaluations from previous/current position are optional.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Son Tran, 575-646-3723, stran@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.