Position Title: College Assistant Professor
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 330350-BIOLOGY
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University is seeking to fill a college-track Assistant Professor position that will contribute to undergraduate instruction and advising.
Classification Summary:
The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a college-track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026.
Classification Standard Duties:
• Teach undergraduate courses in lower division biology, genetics and microbiology courses as well as within their area of expertise.
• Advise undergraduate students with respect to their degree plans and academic progress and career pathways
• Serve on departmental and college committees
• Assist in the development of new undergraduate educational and research initiatives
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• PhD in Biology or a related life science field
• Minimum of 1 year of college-level teaching experience
• Experience in the development and/or implementation of innovative teaching methods and materials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of: 1) Teaching in areas of expertise (microbiology or introductory level cell and molecular biology); and 2) innovative and inclusive teaching practices
• Skills in: Effective teaching of undergraduate students, student advising
• Ability to: Direct evaluate, train and supervise the work of undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgement and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach undergraduate courses in lower division biology, genetics and microbiology courses as well as within their area of expertise.
• Advise undergraduate students with respect to their degree plans and academic progress and career pathways
• Serve on departmental and college committees
• Assist in the development of new undergraduate educational and research initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Please include the following documentation with the application:
-Cover letter
-Curriculum vitae
-Concise statement of teaching experience and philosophy
-References
Department Contact: Geoffrey Smith, 575-646-3613, gsmith@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:
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.