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Assistant Professor

  • 501594
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Faculty
  • 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
  • Closing at: Jan 5 2025 at 23:55 MST

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Business College

Department: 340300-ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The New Mexico State University Department of Economics, Applied Statistics and International Business is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Applied Statistics faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

Classification Summary:
The New Mexico State University Department of Economics, Applied Statistics and International Business is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Applied Statistics faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. New Mexico State University holds business and accounting accreditation by AACSB International. The opening is for a position beginning August 2025.
The Department offers undergraduate majors in economics and international business, master’s degrees in economics and applied statistics, the Doctor of Economic Development (practitioner doctorate), and PhD in Applied Statistics.
The Applied Statistics Program offers MS and PhD degrees in Applied Statistics and a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The MS program offers courses in both the theory and the application of statistics. The recently launched PhD program is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge of a range of applied statistical methods, both basic and advanced, sufficient to independently solve complex data problems in a collaborative research environment, to teach these methods at the undergraduate level, and to contribute substantively to the development of grant proposals and applied research publications. Further information about the Applied Statistics Program can be found at:
https://business.nmsu.edu/masters-programs/ms-applied-statistics/ms-applied-statistics.html and https://business.nmsu.edu/phd-appliedstatistics/index.html.

Classification Standard Duties:
The successful applicant will have responsibilities in teaching, research, and service to the department, college, university, and community. The initial teaching course load will be 6 credit hours per semester. The candidate is expected to publish peer-reviewed articles in related fields, teach courses and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide institutional services. The position may include participation in distance education.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
PhD in Statistics or a closely related field is required prior to the date of hire. We seek candidates with the potential to teach undergraduate and graduate Statistics courses to students from diverse backgrounds and fields of study. Preferred qualifications include expertise in experimental design, linear model theory, Bayesian theory, and/or computational statistics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-track position in Applied Statistics at the rank of assistant professor. The newly hired Assistant Professor is expected to provide high quality teaching, conduct peer-reviewed research, advise graduate students, and participate in typical university, college, and departmental services and activities. Faculty teach applied statistics courses at the undergraduate level; at the master’s level to students majoring in Applied Statistics and to graduate students from other fields; and at the doctoral level to students pursuing a PhD in Applied Statistics. Peer-reviewed research can be conducted individually or collaboratively, depending on the interests of the faculty member. Faculty advise graduate students pursuing an Applied Statistics degree or earning the minor in Applied Statistics.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include expertise in experimental design, linear model theory, Bayesian theory, and/or computational statistics.

Application materials include curriculum vitae, cover letter, transcripts, a statement describing teaching experience and philosophy, a research statement describing current and future research work, three letters of reference (may be requested at a later date), and publication preprints (optional).

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Winnie Lee, (575) 646-3750, wlin@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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