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Visiting Assistant Professor

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New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Job Description

503526 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Faculty 9-Month Faculty Full-Time Term Faculty Closing at: Jun 7 2026 - 23:55
MDT Department Contact:
Matthew Sievert, 575-646-3831, msievert@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search:
External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:
The Department of Physics at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a visiting position to be filled at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026 and ending May 2027.
Position Details Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor College/Division:
Arts and Sciences College Department:
331500-
PHYSICS Location:
Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate:
68,000
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:
Support the department's teaching needs; there is no research component. Expected duties include teaching 12 credits of Physics courses each semester and some departmental service assigned by the Department Head.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field before August 2026.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.
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.