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.