What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant Professor position at unm?
The School of Law invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position designed to support an incoming tenure-track faculty member as they transition into their academic appointment. This unique, short-term role is part of a strategic initiative to invest in early scholarly success and foster a strong foundation for long-term academic achievement.
The selected candidate-identified through a competitive faculty search for Academic Year 2026-2027 will be appointed as a Research Assistant Professor for a one-month, full-time period. During this time, the appointee will have the opportunity to focus intensively on advancing their research agenda, developing scholarship, and preparing for the start of their tenure-track appointment.
This appointment provides dedicated time and resources for scholarly productivity in a supportive academic environment, positioning the candidate for a successful launch into their faculty career.
This is a full-time (FTE 1.0), one-month appointment running from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with a salary of $18,000.
Salary : $18,000