What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Assistant Professor position at NMSU Conference Services?
- 503558
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Jun 2 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Christopher Aiken, (575) 646-4067, aiken@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has a job opening for a College Assistant Professor in Kinesiology to begin in the Fall 2026.
Please Submit The Following
- Cover letter (that highlights your teaching philosophy, teaching experiences, and service work)
- Curriculum vita
- Unofficial transcripts
- Names and contact information of at least three individuals who can serve as a reference and provide information regarding your qualifications.
Position Details
Position Title: College Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 350500-DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 65,500
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: The primary job duties will be to teach undergraduate courses in the department of
kinesiology. Course may include, but are not limited to, Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise
Physiology, Exercise for Special Populations, Exercise Testing and Prescription,
Introduction to Kinesiology, and Interferential Statistics. The job also requires service to
NMSU and the department of Kinesiology through committee assignments.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
The Candidates Must
- Possess an earned M.S. from an accredited institution of higher education in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
- Be able to provide undergraduate instruction in the area(s) of Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport, Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations, Exercise Physiology, and/or Introduction to Kinesiology.
- Demonstrated a commitment to student mentoring and advising.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference Will Be Given To Those Candidates Who
- Show evidence of high-quality instruction at the undergraduate level in a variety of kinesiology courses.
- Provide evidence of service work within an academic setting.
- Certified ACSM-EP and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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
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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
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