Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science
- 503296
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: May 31 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Eric Scholljegerdes, 575-646-1750, ejs@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: New Mexico State University, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, benefit-eligible tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science. This position presents an exciting opportunity at a minority serving institution to make a lasting impact through innovative, student-centered teaching and engagement in undergraduate education
Position Details
Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science
College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 302000-ANIMAL AND RANGE SCIENCES
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience
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 successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative department committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Reporting to the Department Head of Animal and Range Sciences, the incumbent will have access to the resources and mentoring needed to establish a thriving and rewarding academic career. This position is located at the New Mexico State University Main Campus in Las Cruces, NM.
The appointment will be 100% teaching with opportunities for supplemental compensation for recruitment and retention efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. There are currently undergraduate classes associated with this position at all levels in the curriculum. This faculty will also help to direct the dual credit program in animal science. This position will foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS). Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate ability to utilize digital technologies for course design and delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teaching lecture and hands-on lab classes in animal science
• Ability to design and deliver courses online
• Departmental service
• Recruiting and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
• Actively engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including, but not limited to, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application: -Your resume/cv
-Cover letter (limit 600 words)
-Transcript
-Concise statement of teaching interests, goals, and objectives for this position (2 page maximum)
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
A Ph.D. (awarded by date of hire) or other terminal degree and instructional experience in Animal Science.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience and a willingness and desire to advise undergraduate students in Animal Science are desirable. Candidates must be committed to student-centered education, continued high-quality professional development, and service to the university and community.
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.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
