Position Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330400-CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

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 Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, Assistant Professor, interest in teaching and research expertise in all areas of theoretical, computational, or data-driven chemistry and biochemistry.

Classification Summary:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor (Position 199290) level beginning August 2025. Our department has strong doctoral and undergraduate programs and promotes research, development, and education in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Applicants with teaching interests and research expertise in all areas of theoretical, computational, or data-driven chemistry and biochemistry, including related fields such as applied bioinformatics, are encouraged to apply. Please see chemistry.nmsu.edu/facultyandstaff/faculty.html to learn about the current departmental research areas.

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is a comprehensive land grant institution with strong research programs and a tradition in serving a diverse student population. Located in the scenic and culturally rich southern New Mexico border region, NMSU is classified as a Minority- and Hispanic-Serving Institution by the federal government. For more information, please visit http://www.nmsu.edu.

NMSU seeks to elevate research that addresses local and global challenges and to “be a recognized leader in valuing the inclusion of diverse participants and recognizing diversity as an asset among minority-serving, land-grant and space-grant institutions” (NMSU LEADS 2025, Goal 4). We are seeking faculty who will not only contribute to enhancing NMSU’s research profile, but who will also work to increase diversity among the faculty ranks, ensure equity, and foster inclusion. This work may take the form of research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service. Please provide a diversity and inclusion statement addressing (i) your understanding of the broader issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the context of STEM and groups that have been traditionally under-represented in STEM, (ii) your past contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, and/or (iii) your vision for future contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM.

Classification Standard Duties:
The ideal applicant is expected to conduct innovative research that complements and expands existing expertise in the department and to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
A doctorate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field, postdoctoral training or its equivalent, and a publication record commensurate with appointment to a Ph.D. program are required. The applicant is expected to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Collaboration across broad areas of scientific study and participation in multi-investigator grant funding are encouraged. Candidates are expected to have a strong record of research accomplishments in their area and teaching assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise. Applicants with teaching interests and research expertise in all areas of theoretical, computational, or data-driven chemistry and biochemistry, including related fields such as applied bioinformatics, are encouraged to apply. Diverse perspectives enrich our department and contribute to our success, therefore, candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research (limited to 3 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (1 page), a diversity and inclusion statement* (1 page), and a statement that details your most significant contributions to science (1 page). Applicants must also include copies of undergraduate and graduate course transcripts. Applications lacking required components may not be reviewed. Please note that references may later be contacted for a letter of reference.

Department Contact:  Lisa Osborne, 575 646-2506, lisaosbo@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.