Position Title: Visiting Asst Prof

Employee Classification: Visiting Faculty

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331500-PHYSICS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $62,420 Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invite applicants for a visiting position to be filled at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025 and ending May 2026.
Individuals interested in contributing to an academic community are particularly encouraged.

Classification Summary:

Classification Standard Duties:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics prior to August 2025 and experience in teaching undergraduate physics courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching 12 credits of Physics courses each semester and some department service assigned by the Department Head.

This position will support the teaching needs of the department; there is no research component. Expected duties include teaching 12 credit of Physics courses each semester and some departmental service assigned by the Department Head.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics prior to August 2025, excellent communication skills and a sustained demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level are preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position
Candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics prior to August 2025 and experience in teaching undergraduate physics courses.

Department Contact:  marisech@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.