Department Contact: Christopher Aiken, (575) 646-4067, aiken@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Advertising Summary: The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has a job opening for a College Assistant Professor in Kinesiology to begin in the Fall 2026.

Please submit the following:
•Cover letter (that highlights your teaching philosophy, teaching experiences, and service work)
•Curriculum vita
•Unofficial transcripts
•Names and contact information of at least three individuals who can serve as a reference and provide information regarding your qualifications.

All application materials should be submitted electronically to https://careers.nmsu.edu. For any questions please contact Ashlee Marin at marina1@nmsu.edu.

Position Details

Position Title: College Assistant Professor

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350500-DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 65,500

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: The primary job duties will be to teach undergraduate courses in the department of
kinesiology. Course may include, but are not limited to, Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise
Physiology, Exercise for Special Populations, Exercise Testing and Prescription,
Introduction to Kinesiology, and Interferential Statistics. The job also requires service to
NMSU and the department of Kinesiology through committee assignments.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
The candidates must:
1. Possess an earned M.S. from an accredited institution of higher education in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
2. Be able to provide undergraduate instruction in the area(s) of Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport, Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations, Exercise Physiology, and/or Introduction to Kinesiology.
3. Demonstrated a commitment to student mentoring and advising.
4. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Preference will be given to those candidates who:
1. Show evidence of high-quality instruction at the undergraduate level in a variety of kinesiology courses.
2. Provide evidence of service work within an academic setting.
3. Certified ACSM-EP and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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.