Assistant Professor

• 503724
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at:
  Nov 29 2026 - 23:55 MST

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Department Contact: Adina Oprisan, , aoprisan
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
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Summary:

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty appointment to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall, 2027. The position will support research and teaching needs in the department, with research focus in Statistics. Individuals interested in contributing to a diverse academic community are particularly encouraged.
Position Details
Position Title: Assistant Professor
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 331250-MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
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: Duties include teaching and coordinating undergraduate and graduate classes, as well as advising students in both undergraduate and graduate studies. Conducting scholarly research. Service to the Department of Mathematical Sciences and NMSU.
Qualifications
Required

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related area prior to August 2027.
Equivalent Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related area prior to August 2027 and are expected to demonstrate outstanding research potential, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the department is an asset. Expected duties include graduate and undergraduate teaching, sustained research, including supervision of graduate students and submission of competitive external funding proposals, and some university service.
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.
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