Position Title: College Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331250-MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

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 Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applications for the position of college-track Assistant Professor. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the teaching needs of the department.

Classification Summary:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a college-track faculty appointment to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026. Candidates must submit basic application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and unofficial transcripts. These same documents along with a minimum of three letters of reference addressing teaching must be posted at mathjobs.org. Inquiries should be addressed to: mathsearch@nmsu.edu. Please make sure the required application materials are posted to BOTH links, or the application cannot be considered.

Classification Standard Duties:
The position will support the teaching needs of the department; there is no research component. Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged. Expected duties include teaching 4 courses per semester.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Candidates must have a Master’s in Mathematics prior to August 2026 and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching preparatory and undergraduate math and/or statistics courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates with a Ph.D. in Mathematics prior to August 2026, excellent communication skills, a sustained demonstrated excellence in teaching at the preparatory level are preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Expected duties include teaching four courses per semester. Service to the Department and the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Dante DeBlassie, 575-646-3904, deblass@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.