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Visiting Asst Professor

  • 504191
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Faculty
  • Term Faculty
  • Closing at: Nov 3 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact: Yu-Feng Lee, (575) 646-3750, wlin@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

 

Advertising Summary: The New Mexico State University Department of Economics, Applied Statistics and International Business is seeking a candidate for a Visiting Economics Faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The position is renewable up to 2 years. The position will start January 14, 2027.

 

Position Details

Position Title: Visiting Asst Professor

College/Division: Business College

Department: 340300-ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable): N/A

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 75,000

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: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The successful applicant will have responsibilities in teaching and service to the department, college, university, and community. The regular teaching load will be 12 credit hours (four courses) per semester (spring and fall). The candidate is expected to teach courses and advise students at the undergraduate and possibly graduate levels, and provide institutional services.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Candidates who have a Ph. D. or a doctoral equivalent degree in Economics or related field(s) are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from ABD in Economics study may also be considered. Candidates must demonstrate a strong ability for quality teaching and service. Most class assignments are in-person/face-to-face, with possibility of online course instruction. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability for collaborative work to engage with partners across the NMSU system in support of the NMSU College of Business mission. In addition to in-person class delivery, the candidate must be proficient in Canvas system for class design and activities to enhance student learning and engagement.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

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
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.

Requesting an Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and New Mexico State University policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, interview, or complete onboarding for a position with New Mexico State University, or if you cannot use the online application system, please visit our Accessibility & Accommodations page to initiate an accommodation request

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