Assistant Professor

CHESS; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern New Mexico College invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Science, based at the Espanola, NM campus.

The position emphasizes agriculture ecology, sustainable practices, rangeland health, and forest restoration, with teaching in environmental science and field-based courses, mentoring students, and active service to the department and community.

Responsibilities

• Teaching up to 12-credit hours per semester across environmental science.
• Courses offered in in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
• Design and teach field-based courses with hands-on opportunities.
• Mentor students through research and capstone projects.
• Engage in service, committees, and community outreach.

Job description

Compensation:

$66,695.00/annually

CompensationType:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

E15

Department:

Instruction

Position Summary

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a public two-year and four-year degree granting institution founded in 1909 by the New Mexico Constitution (https://nnmc.edu/). NNMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NNMC operates from two campuses in Espanola and El Rito and serves an average of 1,500 students per semester.
The Department of Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Science (BCES) at Northern New Mexico College invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in application areas of agriculture ecology, sustainable agriculture practices, rangeland management, forest health and restoration management, soil testing and interpretation. This position is an in-person position based at the NNMC main campus in Espanola, NM. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science.

Application review will begin on October 15, 2026, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position will remain open until filled; however, applications received by October 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. For further information contact the search committee chair [e-mail].

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching includes up to 12-credit hours per semester that contribute to the department’s curriculum areas in environmental science. The successful candidate could expect to teach courses in the area of environmental science but might also be asked to contribute in other curricular areas.
• Courses are offered at undergraduate level in in-person, online, hybrid (blended) formats. The successful candidate could expect to develop and offer courses in all these formats based on the curriculum and student’s needs.
• The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach courses that emphasize field-based learning experiences, providing students with hands-on opportunities.
• The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in student advisement, including providing academic guidance, mentoring, and supporting students in course selection, and career pathways.
• Faculty in this role will be responsible for conducting regular course assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes, ensure alignment with departmental and institutional goals, and contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction.
• The successful candidate will be expected to mentor students through research and capstone projects, providing guidance and support in developing their scholarly and professional skills.
• The Department values community engagement in research, teaching, outreach, and service, and encourages candidates to incorporate it broadly into their professional activities.
• Service includes participation in faculty duties (committee service) on campus as well as professional involvement off campus.

Salary: Based on credentials (highest degree). 9-month base salary, as per Board-approved salary matrix.

EEO STATEMENT

NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.