College Assistant Professor
- 503406
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Apr 21 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Dr. Stephanie M. Arnett, sarnett@nmsu.edu, 575-646-1299)
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The New Mexico State University Department of Sociology is seeking three (3) full-time, 9-month, college-track assistant professors (non-tenure-track) who will assist in achieving the department’s teaching and service mission beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. These positions will work directly with the department head to teach a variety of sociology courses online. These positions have a 4/4 teaching load and include service to the department. Applicants must have a Master’s or Doctorate in Sociology or a closely related field, a minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in online instruction, and evidence of excellence in online teaching at the college or university level.
Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in at least three of the following areas: family, youth, education, crime and deviance, culture, sports, food, gender and sexuality, and/or medical sociology. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience developing online courses (such as through Quality Matters or similar frameworks) and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogy and active student engagement.
NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach at all levels. It is 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.
To apply, please visit the NMSU website at https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. To complete their application, applicants must upload: 1) a cover letter describing teaching interests and departmental fit, including a teaching statement, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations and/or sample syllabi), 4) unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire), and 5) contact information for professional references. The deadline for applications is April 19th, 2026. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately after the deadline. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Stephanie M. Arnett, Search Committee Chair, at sarnett@nmsu.edu. NMSU is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Details
Position Title: College Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 331900-SOCIOLOGY
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 61,275
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: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The faculty member must be able to provide high-quality instruction in the department’s undergraduate curriculum in an online format, including GE, and VWW courses. The faculty member will also participate in faculty governance, curriculum crating and review, student outcome assessment, and advisement of undergraduate students. The faculty member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to student success, student mentoring, and helping achieve the mission of the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
•Master’s or Doctorate in Sociology or a closely related field
•Demonstrated extensive experience with online instruction (minimum of three years)
•Evidence of excellence in online teaching at the college or university level
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those candidates who have:
•Teaching experience in at least three of the following areas: family, youth, education, crime/deviance, culture, sports, food, gender/sexuality, and/or medical sociology
•Online course development experience (Quality Matters (QM) or similar)
•Demonstrated commitment to pedagogy and student engagement
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
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.
