Assistant Professor Information Engineering Technology

Northern New Mexico College; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Information Engineering Technology. This full-time nine-month faculty position starts January 2027 (preferable) or August 2027 and requires in-person presence at the Espanola campus.

The program offers ABET-accredited bachelor’s degrees and certificates, with active research and industry collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in IT or closely related field is required.
• PhD in IT or related field preferred; ABDs welcome if completion is imminent.
• Experience with AI teaching may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare and teach undergraduate courses in Information Engineering Technology.
• Develop and maintain laboratories and facilities.
• Develop new online and hybrid courses and curricula as needed.
• Mentor students in research and capstone projects.
• Participate in ABET accreditation activities and assessment of student outcomes.
• Engage in outreach, recruitment and retention initiatives.

Skills

Diverse groups

Online course delivery

Communication

Student mentoring

Certifications tracking

Education

Master's degree in IT/related field

PhD in IT/related field

Job description

Compensation

Compensation: $67,103.25-$78,945.00/annually Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Grade: E15 Department: Instruction

Position Summary

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. Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor position (full-time faculty, nine-month contract) for the Information Engineering Technology program in the Department of Engineering and Technology at NNMC with a contract starting January 2027 (preferable) or August 2027. The position requires in-person presence at the Espanola campus. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Engineering The Department of Engineering and Technology offers Bachelor degrees in Information Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology and Associate of Engineering degrees in Information Engineering Technology, Pre-Engineering, and Software Engineering along with Certificate programs in Computer Aided Design, and in Cybersecurity. Both Bachelor programs (Information Engineering Technology, and Electromechanical Engineering Technology) are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. More details about the department can be found here- https://nnmc.edu/academics/engineering-and-technology/index.html

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare and teach undergraduate courses in Information Engineering Technology (i.e. programming using JAVA, Python, web systems, applications for mobile devices using Android Studio, databases (SQL), digital logic design, computer networks, human-computer interaction, capstone);
• Develop curriculum and teach foundational as well as advanced courses in Artificial Intelligence;
• Develop and maintain laboratories and facilities;
• Develop new program, online and hybrid courses, and curricula as per need and the strategic direction of the department;
• Participate in scholarly work and professional development activities;
• Participate in department, college and community service activities, including service on college committees;
• Mentoring students in research and capstone projects;
• Seek and apply to public and private fund opportunities;
• Advise students regarding curriculum and career matters;
• Participate in accreditation related activities (ABET), including assessment and evaluation of student outcomes;
• Participate in outreach, recruitment and retention initiatives;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups;
• Ability to develop hands-on lab material in his/her own areas of interest (e.g., programming, web systems, mobile device applications, AI, human-computer interactions, databases, computer networks);
• Experience with or the desire to learn about and implement online course delivery;
• Strong presentation and communication skills;
• Commitment to adopt and implement industrial certification tracks, such as Cisco, VMWare, LPI, JAVA, DBA etc.;
• Ability to advise and interact closely with students, engage in research, and participate in recruitment and retention efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• Master Degree in Information Technology, Information Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Information Technology, Information Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Applicants with experience in the practice or teaching of AI may be given preference.
• ABDs are welcome and encouraged to apply, if degree completion is imminent.

Salary

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

EEO Statement

NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Mission

Our mission is to support student success by providing access to affordable, community-based learning opportunities that meet the educational, cultural and economic needs of the region.

Vision

As a Hispanic- and Indigenous-serving institution, sustained by place, culture, and innovation - Northern is a beacon of higher education for all students, igniting minds to create vibrant futures.

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