Assistant​/Associate Professor

• Job : 503161
• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Position Type: Faculty
• Hours: 9‑Month Full‑Time
• Closing Date: Mar 13 2026 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Wei Tang, (575)646‑5768, wtang

Search Type: External – Open to all applicants

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Summary:

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications to fill two (2) tenure‑track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank by Fall 2026 semester.

• Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
• College/Division: Engineering College
• Department: 360750‑KLIPSCH SCH OF ELECT AND COMPUTER E
• Location: Las Cruces
• 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)

We are looking for two candidates whose research specialty is in the area of computer engineering or controls/robotics although we will consider candidates able to complement existing areas of specialty of our multi‑disciplinary faculty. We seek exceptional candidates who can teach a variety of ECE required courses, including but not limited to, computer architecture, high performance computing, computer design or controls and robotics at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The ability to teach in other areas that enhance and/or complement current departmental strengths and eligibility for a security clearance is welcomed.

• Developing an internationally‑renowned, externally and competitively‑funded, independent research program
• Teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Advising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Participating in ECE shared governance processes and service activities

Please upload the following to the online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcripts (evaluated if foreign)
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• References (3)

Required

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field and an established record of research and publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

• Ph.D. in EE, Computer Science, Physics or a closely related field
• Strong dedication to undergraduate and graduate‑level teaching
• Commitment to inclusiveness for all students in teaching, learning and advising
• Strong publication record
• Extramural Funding Potential/History
• Collaborative Research Experience
• Prior teaching experience

Not applicable.

• 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.

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.

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