Department Contact: Avis James, 575-646-5471, avis@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a college-track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027.
Position Details
Position Title: College Asst Prof
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 330350-BIOLOGY
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Qualifications
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: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
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
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
• 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
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must submit the following materials:
Cover letter
CV
List of references
Teaching statement
Special Certification/Licensure:
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.