College Assistant Professor
- 503657
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Jan 10 2027 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Dante DeBlassie, 575-646-3904, deblass@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a college-track faculty appointment to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2027. The position will support the department's teaching needs; there is no research component. Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged.
Position Details
Position Title: College Assistant Professor
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 331250-MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement:This is a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Expected duties include teaching four courses per semester. Service to the Department and the University.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must have a Master’s in Mathematics prior to August 2027 and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching preparatory and undergraduate math and/or statistics courses.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
A PhD in Mathematics or closely related area prior to August 2027.
Candidates must submit basic application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and unofficial transcripts. These same documents along with a minimum of three letters of reference addressing teaching should also be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org. Inquiries should be addressed to: mathsearch@nmsu.edu The closing date for applications is January 10, 2027. Please make sure the required application materials are posted to BOTH links, or the application cannot be considered.
NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.
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
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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
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