Department Contact: Hari Sankaran, (575) 646-3226, sankaran@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Finance Department at New Mexico State University invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, with appointment starting Fall 2026.

Position Details

Position Title: College Asst Professor

College/Division: Business College

Department: 340350-FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $87,410

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, mentoring students, and service to the department, college, university, and community. Teaching will be in Risk Management, Insurance and Finance courses, and possibly introductory to business-related courses. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to an educational environment that supports learning for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
MBA or master’s degree with specialization in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

o An insurance broker license, RIMS-CRMP, ARM, CPCU, CLU, or CIC is desirable but not required.
o Teaching experience or strong desire to teach insurance, risk management, and finance.
o Professional experience in risk management, insurance, or finance fields.
o Experience with operational knowledge or willingness to learn AI is a plus.
o Demonstrated commitment to service.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

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.