Position Title: Assistant Professor
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 330300-ASTRONOMY
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 Department of Astronomy at New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment.
Classification Summary:
The Department of Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at New Mexico State
University invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position.
The NMSU Astronomy Department currently comprises ten faculty, several research faculty and postdocs, and about 30 graduate students, who are involved in a wide range of astronomical research. Additional Department information, including details about our membership in the Astrophysical Research Consortium and its Apache Point Observatory 3.5-meter, the SONG project, and the SDSS 2.5-m telescope can be found at:
http://astro.nmsu.edu.
NMSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution located in Las Cruces, the second largest city in New Mexico (population 111,000) that serves a diverse undergraduate and graduate population of 15,000 students.
Classification Standard Duties:
The expected workload includes teaching, scholarly activity/research, service, and outreach. The allocation of effort for these duties will be reviewed each year.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Minimum Qualifications are a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy, and research publications and
grants commensurate with experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desired Qualifications include (1) potential for establishing sustained external funding in a research area mentioned above, (2) commitment to teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels using evidence-based pedagogical methods, (3) experience in leading and participating in collaborative research areas, and (4) commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning and academic environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position. We seek qualified candidates in observational and/or computational stellar astrophysics, stellar populations, and the structure, dynamics, and formation history of the Milky Way and Local Volume galaxies. Individuals who demonstrate the potential to leverage NMSU’s facilities and science output at Apache Point Observatory will be strongly considered. Applicants with experience and interest in astronomical instrumentation are also invited to apply, as there is a possibility of an interdisciplinary appointment in the photonics group within the College of Engineering. This position will have a start date of August 2025.
A complete application includes the following components: (1) a 1-page cover letter, (2) a research statement (up to 3 pages) indicating research backgrounds, skills, and future plans, (3) a description (up to 3 pages) of teaching experience and teaching philosophy, (4) a 1-page statement describing the relative responsibilities of faculty, undergraduates, graduate students, and full-time research staff in promoting a healthy, collaborative, and productive academic culture both within and outside of the Department, (5) graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage) , (6) a curriculum vitae, and (7) names and contact information for three individuals who may be asked to provide letters of reference.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Dr. Jason Jackiewicz, 575-646-1699, jasonj@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:
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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