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New Mexico State University

College Asst Prof

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Las Cruces, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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A Graduate Teaching Assistant supports a professor in teaching a university class by leading discussion sections, tutorial groups, preparing lectures and course materials, and grading student work.

$63,461 / year median in New Mexico

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Department Contact:

Avis James, 575-646-5471, avis@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a college-track Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027.

Position Details Position Title:

College Asst Prof College/Division:

Arts and Sciences College Department:

330350-

BIOLOGY Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

Commensurate with

Qualifications 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:

- Teach undergraduate courses in lower division biology, genetics and microbiology courses as well as within their area of expertise. Advise undergraduate students with respect to their degree plans and academic progress and career pathways Serve on departmental and college committees Assist in the development of new undergraduate educational and research initiatives

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

PhD in Biology or a related life science field Minimum of 1 year of college-level teaching experience Experience in the development and/or implementation of innovative teaching methods and materials

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must submit the following materials: Cover letter CV List of references Teaching statement

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.