Assistant Professor

• 503400
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Apr 21 2026 - 23:55 MDT
  
  

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Department Contact: Carissa Samaniego, 575-646-1705, carissas@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Art at New Mexico State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Studio Foundations to begin August 2026.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330100-ART

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

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

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

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include building and maintaining a strong and active exhibition record; teaching an annual 3/3 course load (fifteen contact hours per week); management and oversight of all aspects of the studio core areas; advising undergraduate and graduate students; service to the department, college, university, and profession; and outreach.

The Department of Art is housed in the new state-of-the-art Devasthali Hall and offers BA degrees in Studio Art and Art History, BFA degrees in studio art and museum conservation, an MA degree in Art History and an MFA in Studio Art. NMSU also offers a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies. Facilities include traditional drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, sculpture, metals, ceramics and include digital tools in 2D and 3D design and fabrication, including ink jet printers, C&C machine, laser cutters, water jet cutter, digital embroidery, 3D printers, 3D ceramic printer, risograph, decal printers, along with two Mac labs.

The Studio Core course sequence at New Mexico State University is a vertically integrated curriculum that supports BFA and MFA students from entry through thesis, emphasizing creative thinking, technical proficiency, and professional practice. Structured as a four-course sequence, it guides students from conceptual exploration to formal development, practical engagement with the art world, and ultimately the synthesis and presentation of a cohesive body of work. Together, these courses form the backbone of the department, cultivating adaptable, interdisciplinary artists prepared for contemporary professional contexts.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

M.F.A. in Studio Art (or related field) with demonstrated expertise in transmedia, and cross-disciplinary practices. Minimum of three years of university-level teaching experience beyond graduate study and an active exhibition record with new creative work within the past three years.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be an accomplished, versatile artist with expertise in contemporary approaches, concepts, materials, and techniques across 2D, 3D, and digital/analog fabrication, including drawing and sculpture. Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students across media; manage studio facilities, equipment, and budgets; and maintain current safety and health standards. Preferred qualifications include technical proficiency in digital and analogue drawing and 3D design, familiarity with contemporary art history and theory, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty population.

Special Certification/Licensure

Please submit a letter of interest, current CV, artist statement, statement of teaching philosophy, names and contact information for three references, unofficial transcripts as well as 20 sample images of/video links to your creative work, and 20 samples of student work in a single pdf. Images should be clearly labeled and submitted in digital form, via the NMSU careers website

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.

NMSU Global Campus

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.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

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.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.