Assistant Professor – Microbiologist

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in microbiology at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will conduct basic, applied, or translational research on microbe-host interactions relevant to health or disease and may work with vertebrate animal models.

The position includes a 9-month salary with start-up funding and laboratory space. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field.
• At least one year of post-doctoral training.
• Robust record of publication and/or external funding.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Teach microbiology and medical microbiology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and deliver lecture and laboratory courses.
• Guide undergraduate and graduate student research and mentor students.
• Establish an independent, vigorous research program and seek extramural funding.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Grant writing

Vertebrate models

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with a specialization in microbiology at the assistant professor level. The successful applicant will carry out basic, applied, or translational research on the role of microbe-host interactions in health or disease. Individuals who use vertebrate animal models within this research area are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about the NMSU Biology department see: http://bio.nmsu.edu.

The position includes 9-month salary, start-up funding and laboratory space. The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, at least one year of post-doctoral training, a robust record of publication and/or external funding commensurate with experience, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education at the time of application.

The applicant will be expected to establish a vigorous, independent research program, secure extramural funding, offer lecture and laboratory courses in microbiology and medical microbiology at the upper and lower undergraduate level (majors and non-majors) as well as graduate courses in their area of expertise. The applicant must be able to guide undergraduate and graduate student research, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and support departmental functions.

Review of complete applications including references begins on October 15, 2026, but files received after this date may be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the verification of information required by federal law, state law and NMSU policies/procedures, which may include the completion of a criminal history check.

NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.