Assistant Professor

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice. The appointment is 9-month and full-time, located in Las Cruces, NM, with a start in August 2027. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, research and service across on-campus and online formats.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. by Aug 15, 2027 (ABD allowed) and a research agenda in criminology and criminal justice; strong teaching capability in multiple

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in criminology, criminal justice, or closely related discipline by August 15, 2027; ABDs may apply, but degree must be in hand by start of employment.
• Research specialization in criminology and criminal justice; ability to complement existing areas of our multidisciplinary faculty.
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, including quantitative methods, policing, or cyber security/criminology.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credit hours per semester of undergraduate and graduate courses online and on-campus from existing curriculum and new courses.
• Student advising/mentoring, conduct scholarship/research, and participate in university and community service.
• Contribute to the mission of the department through teaching, research and service.

Education

Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related discipline

Job description

• 503916
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Sep 6 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact: Hyunin Baek [phone] [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor Position beginning August 16, 2027.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330650-CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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 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: Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to contribute to the mission of the Department in teaching, research, and service. The specific responsibilities of the position include teaching 9 credit hours per semester of some combination of undergraduate and graduate courses online and on-campus from existing curriculum and new courses created in an applicant’s specialty area, student advising/mentoring, conducting scholarship/research, participating in university and community service.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or closely related discipline by August 15, 2027. ABDs may apply, but degree must be in hand by the start of employment; a J.D. alone is not sufficient for the position. We are looking for someone whose research specialty is in the area of criminology and criminal justice although we will consider candidates able to complement existing areas of specialty of our multi-disciplinary faculty

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: We seek exceptional candidates who can teach a variety of criminal justice required courses, including but not limited to, quantitative research methods, policing, or cyber security/criminology at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The ability to teach in other areas that enhance and/or complement current departmental strengths is welcomed. The potential for extramural funding is also desirable.

We would like applicants to submit a letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, research statement, names and contact information for 3 references.

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.

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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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