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Assistant Professor – Biology Education Researcher

  • 501828
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Faculty
  • 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
  • Closing at: Feb 17 2025 - 23:55 MST

Position Title: Assistant Professor – Biology Education Researcher

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330350-BIOLOGY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with Qualifications and Education

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of biology education research. We are a department dedicated to research, teaching and training, and will prioritize candidates who share these commitments.

Classification Summary:
Tenure-track assistant professor of biology, dedicated to research, teaching, education and training.

Classification Standard Duties:
● Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biology within one’s area of expertise as well as at the introductory level.
● Develop an independent research program that will provide avenues for grant funding.
● Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student research.
● Productivity in scholarship, as measured by publications or other creative venues.
● Assist the Biology Department with multiple undergraduate academic issues including
departmental committee assignments, advising of undergraduate majors, and
departmental decisions made by all faculty.
● Perform related duties as required.
● Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded training programs (RISE, MARC,
Bridges, BRAiN, and AMP), to be involved with the Jornada Basin Long Term Ecological
Research site, and faculty development programs such as the NM-INBRE and U54 PARC
programs.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
● PhD in Biology or related life science
● Minimum of 1 yr Postdoctoral research experience
● Demonstrated ability to attract external funding
● Research Productivity commensurate with experience
● Prior teaching experience desired
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is desired
● The Department is broadly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the transformation of education research concepts and ideas into curriculum design.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: 1) teaching in areas of expertise, 2) training and experience in Discipline-Based Education Research.

Skills in: Teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, student advising, research area of interest (DBER), and experience in service or outreach to the community.

Ability to: Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
All application materials must be submitted via the NMSU Careers Site: Application materials include a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments (2 pages max), and statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 pages max). Please address your contributions to and plans for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the teaching and/or research statement(s), as appropriate. Letters of reference will be requested from those references listed on your application after the application closing date and will be due March 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Graciela Unguez, 646-7963, Biosearch@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.

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 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
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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