Department Contact: John Harding, 575-646-3901

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a two-year postdoctoral appointment beginning August, 2027. The position will support the research and teaching needs of the department. Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged.

Position Details

Position Title: Post Doctoral

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331250-MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 65,000

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: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, assist faculty in advising graduate students, conduct scholarly research, and take part in grant activities.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Education:Doctorate degree in related field.; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Candidates must submit basic application materials, including a letter of interest, CV/resume and unofficial transcripts. These same documents along with a minimum of three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching), a teaching statement and a research statement should also be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org. Inquiries should be addressed to: mathsearch@nmsu.edu. The closing date for applications is January 7, 2027. Please make sure the required application materials are posted to BOTH links, or the application cannot be considered.

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.