Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to teach Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies from a Borderlands perspective.

PhD in Ethnic Studies or related field required; responsibilities include undergraduate/graduate instruction, research dissemination, governance, curriculum development, and student advisement.

Commitment to recruitment and partnerships with Latin American Programs; service to the department.

Qualifications

• PhD in Ethnic Studies or Chicana/o or Latino/x/e Studies, or Native American Studies.
• Ability to recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of service to the professional/academic community.

Responsibilities

• Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in Ethnic Studies/Chicana/o Studies.
• Publish/disseminate research aligned with research agenda.
• Participate in faculty governance, curriculum review, and development.

Skills

Recruit and mentor students

Effective communication

Service to professional community

Education

PhD in Ethnic Studies or Chicana/o Studies

Job description

• 503992
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Sep 24 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact: Dulcinea Lara, [e-mail], 575-646-3649

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

The Borderlands and Ethnic Studies Department at New Mexico State University seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor who is qualified to teach courses in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies, preferably through a broad Borderlands lens.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or Chicana/o and/or Latine/x/o Studies; have the skills and knowledge to contribute to further developing curriculum and events/programming in Ethnic Studies and Chicana/o Studies; and contribute to student-focused recruitment and retention strategies in the department, including continuing to forge partnerships with NMSU’s Latin American Programs student services unit as well as other related units across campus.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 100272-BORDERLANDS AND ETHNIC STUDIES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 65,000

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 faculty member must be able to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in one or more of the department's three programs. The faculty member is required to publish/disseminate research and scholarly/creative productions aligned with their research agenda in one or more of the department's fields. They will also participate in faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review and development, student outcome assessment, and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Possess an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Ethnic Studies, Chicana/o or Latino/x/e Studies, and/or Native American Studies.
• Possess the ability to recruit and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of providing service to the professional and/or academic community.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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