Department Contact: Dr. Stephanie M. Arnett, sarnett@nmsu.edu, 575-646-1299)
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The New Mexico State University Department of Sociology is seeking three (3) full-time, 9-month, college-track assistant professors (non-tenure-track) who will assist in achieving the department’s teaching and service mission beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. These positions will work directly with the department head to teach a variety of sociology courses online. These positions have a 4/4 teaching load and include service to the department. Applicants must have a Master’s or Doctorate in Sociology or a closely related field, a minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in online instruction, and evidence of excellence in online teaching at the college or university level.
Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in at least three of the following areas: family, youth, education, crime and deviance, culture, sports, food, gender and sexuality, and/or medical sociology. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience developing online courses (such as through Quality Matters or similar frameworks) and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogy and active student engagement.
NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach at all levels. It is a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico.
To apply, please visit the NMSU website at https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. To complete their application, applicants must upload: 1) a cover letter describing teaching interests and departmental fit, including a teaching statement, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations and/or sample syllabi), 4) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire), and 5) contact information for professional references. The deadline for applications is April 19th, 2026. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately after the deadline. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Stephanie M. Arnett, Search Committee Chair, at sarnett@nmsu.edu. NMSU is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Details
Position Title: College Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 331900-SOCIOLOGY
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 61,275
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The faculty member must be able to provide high-quality instruction in the department’s undergraduate curriculum in an online format, including GE, and VWW courses. The faculty member will also participate in faculty governance, curriculum crating and review, student outcome assessment, and advisement of undergraduate students. The faculty member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to student success, student mentoring, and helping achieve the mission of the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
•Master’s or Doctorate in Sociology or a closely related field
•Demonstrated extensive experience with online instruction (minimum of three years)
•Evidence of excellence in online teaching at the college or university level
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those candidates who have:
•Teaching experience in at least three of the following areas: family, youth, education, crime/deviance, culture, sports, food, gender/sexuality, and/or medical sociology
•Online course development experience (Quality Matters (QM) or similar)
•Demonstrated commitment to pedagogy and student engagement
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
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.