College Assistant Professor

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces invites applicants for a college-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2027. The position focuses on teaching undergraduate mathematics and statistics with no research obligation.

The standard schedule is M-F, 8-5, teaching four courses per semester and providing service to the department and university. Applicants should have a Master’s in Mathematics by August 2027 and a record of teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Mathematics by August 2027 is required.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching undergraduate math and/or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Teaching four courses per semester.
• Service to the Department and the University.

Skills

Teaching

Mathematics Education

Education

Master’s in Mathematics

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

• 503657
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Jan 10 2027 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact: Dante DeBlassie, 575-646-3904, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a college-track faculty appointment to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2027. The position will support the department's teaching needs; there is no research component. Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged.

Position Details

Position Title: College Assistant Professor

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 331250-MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Expected duties include teaching four courses per semester. Service to the Department and the University.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Candidates must have a Master’s in Mathematics prior to August 2027 and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching preparatory and undergraduate math and/or statistics courses.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in Mathematics or closely related area prior to August 2027.

NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.

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.

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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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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.

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