College Assistant Professor
- 502908
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Dec 27 2025 - 23:55 MST
Position Title: College Assistant Professor
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
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University is seeking to fill a college-track Assistant Professor position that will contribute to undergraduate instruction and advising.
Classification Summary:
The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a college-track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026.
Classification Standard Duties:
• Teach undergraduate courses in lower division biology, genetics and microbiology courses as well as within their area of expertise.
• Advise undergraduate students with respect to their degree plans and academic progress and career pathways
• Serve on departmental and college committees
• Assist in the development of new undergraduate educational and research initiatives
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• PhD in Biology or a related life science field
• Minimum of 1 year of college-level teaching experience
• Experience in the development and/or implementation of innovative teaching methods and materials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of: 1) Teaching in areas of expertise (microbiology or introductory level cell and molecular biology); and 2) innovative and inclusive teaching practices
• Skills in: Effective teaching of undergraduate students, student advising
• Ability to: Direct evaluate, train and supervise the work of undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgement and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach undergraduate courses in lower division biology, genetics and microbiology courses as well as within their area of expertise.
• Advise undergraduate students with respect to their degree plans and academic progress and career pathways
• Serve on departmental and college committees
• Assist in the development of new undergraduate educational and research initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Please include the following documentation with the application:
-Cover letter
-Curriculum vitae
-Concise statement of teaching experience and philosophy
-References
Department Contact: Geoffrey Smith, 575-646-3613, gsmith@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:
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 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.
