College Assistant Professor- Lecturer

The American Society for Cell Biology; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a continuing, non-tenure-track College Assistant Professor position focusing on undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D.

in Biology or a related field and prior teaching experience. The role includes teaching introductory cellular and molecular biology, contributing to genetics or microbiology curricula, and advising undergraduates while supporting the department’s mission of undergraduate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field is required.
• Prior teaching experience is required.
• Commitment to teaching across the undergraduate curriculum and use of innovative teaching methods/materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in cellular and molecular biology.
• Contribute to genetics or microbiology curricula.
• Provide undergraduate advising and support the department's mission.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a continuing, non-tenure-track, teaching position at the College Assistant Professor level. Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field and prior teaching experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum and experience in the development and/or implementation of innovative teaching methods and materials. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to undergraduate courses at the introductory level in cellular and molecular biology, and contribute to the genetics or microbiology curricula. In addition, they will contribute to course and career advising of undergraduate students and the department’s overall mission of ensuring undergraduate success. NMSU is a public, land-grant, Hispanic-Serving Institution in Las Cruces, NM. The Department of Biology offers undergraduate majors in Biology, Conservation Ecology, Genetics, and Microbiology as well as MS and PhD programs. More information about the department is online at https://bio.nmsu.edu.

Offer of employment contingent upon verification of the individual’s eligibility for employment in the US and upon completion of applicable background review. Applications are due October 5, 2026.

NMSU is an equal opportunity employer.