Position Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 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 is looking for candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in statistics, starting in Fall 2026.

Classification Summary:
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty appointment to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026. The position will support general education and teaching needs within the department, with a research focus in Statistics. Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged.
Candidates must submit basic application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, including a publication list, and unofficial transcripts. In addition, the cover letter and curriculum vitae, along with a minimum of four letters of reference, at least one of which addresses teaching, AMS Cover Sheet, teaching statement, and research statement should also be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org. Please make sure the required application materials are posted to BOTH links, or the application cannot be considered.

Classification Standard Duties:
Expected duties include teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses, coordinating courses, maintaining an active research agenda, supervising graduate students, submitting competitive external funding proposals, and participating in university service.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related area prior to August 2026.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, a dedication to teaching excellence at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and exceptional research potential. Collaborating with current faculty in the department is considered an advantage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include teaching and coordinating undergraduate and graduate classes, as well as advising students in both undergraduate and graduate studies. Conducting scholarly research. Service to the Department of Mathematical Sciences and NMSU.

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.