Assistant Professor

New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

Tuition fee waiver

Generous retirement plan

On-campus childcare

Job summary

New Mexico Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The position begins August 2027 in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, with a 2-2 teaching load and a focus on AI, machine learning, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications include a PhD in CS or related field by appointment, strong research with external funding, and commitment to teaching and student success from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field by appointment.
• Ability to establish an externally funded research program for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Ability to teach courses from introductory to graduate level in CS.
• Commitment to student success and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong research capabilities in AI, machine learning, quantum computing and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Teach CS courses from introductory to graduate level.
• Develop and lead an externally funded research program.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.

Skills

Teaching CS courses

Independent research program

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Computer Science at New Mexico Tech

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Position Description: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at New Mexico Tech (NMT) seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027.

Successful candidates are expected to (1) have a doctorate in Computer Science (CS) or a closely related field by the time of appointment, (2) establish an independent, externally funded research program supporting graduate and undergraduate students, (3) have the ability to teach courses in computer science from the introductory through graduate level, the latter within their areas of expertise, (4) demonstrate an ability to support student academic success by engaging and encouraging students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, and (5) have a commitment to professional and academic excellence with service to the department, the university, and their profession. The teaching load for research-active STEM faculty is 2-2. We seek candidates with strong research capabilities in emerging areas of computer science, particularly those aligned with national and New Mexico state research priorities, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, quantum computing and technologies, and cybersecurity. Candidates with expertise in either theoretical foundations or practical applications of these areas are encouraged to apply.

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Department Description: New Mexico Tech is a public, four-year STEM-focused research university. The Department of CSE offers undergraduate and graduate programs (MS and PhD) in CS, graduate programs (MS and PhD) in Transdisciplinary Cybersecurity, as well as an undergraduate program in Information Technology (IT).

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Application Deadline: For best consideration, please apply by January 15, 2027. Inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dongwan Shin at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity: NMT is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. NMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Benefits: NMT offers excellent benefits (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, a generous retirement plan, and access to a childcare center on campus.

Regional Attractions: New Mexico Tech is located in Socorro (population ~9,000), in the scenic Rio Grande River Valley of central New Mexico, with a relatively low cost of living for the desert southwest, and the campus is situated in a residential area. The nearby Magdalena mountains and numerous desert canyons provide excellent opportunities for hiking, climbing, and mountain biking. The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, located just south of Socorro along a major north-south flyway, offers some of the best birding in the United States. Socorro is about an hour south of Albuquerque with its many attractions and convenient airport access.