What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Prof position at New Mexico State University?
- 503941
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Oct 15 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Kathy Hanley, (575) 646-3611, khanley@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Department of Biology is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models are especially desirable.
Position Details
Position Title: 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 a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology and related areas.
- Develop an independent research program that will provide avenues for grant funding.
- Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student research.
- Productivity in scholarship, as measured by publications or other creative venues.
- Assist the Biology Department with multiple undergraduate academic issues including departmental committee assignments, advising of undergraduate majors, and departmental decisions made by all faculty.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded student training programs (RISE, MARC, Bridges, BRAiN, and AMP)
- Opportunities exist to participate in faculty development programs such as the NM-INBRE and U54 PARC programs.
Required Education and Experience:
- PhD in Biology or related life science
- Minimum of 1 yr Postdoctoral research experience or the equivalent
- Research Productivity commensurate with experience
- Prior teaching experience desirable
- The Department is broadly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, using state-of the field approaches. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models is especially desirable
Preferred Qualifications:
- teaching in areas of expertise (Microbiology), 2) the transformation of research concepts and ideas into research design.
Ability to: Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information
Candidates Must Submit The Following Materials With Application
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Two-page research plan
One to two-page statement of teaching philosophy
Three letters of recommendation emailed directly to biosearch@nmsu.edu
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.
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