College Asst Prof

• 504039
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at:
  Oct 5 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Avis James, , avis Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Advertising

Summary:

The Department of Biology is seeking a College Assistant Professor. Position Details Position Title: College Asst Prof College/Division: Arts and Sciences College Department: 330350-BIOLOGY Location: Las Cruces Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FLSA Status
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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)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in lower division cellular and molecular biology, genetics and microbiology.
• Advise undergraduate students with respect to their degree plans and academic progress and career pathways
• Serve on departmental and college committees
• Assist in the development of new undergraduate educational and research initiatives

Qualifications Required

Education and Experience

• PhD in Biology or a related life science field
• Experience in the development and/or implementation of innovative teaching methods and materials

Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials

Cover letter

CV

List of references

Teaching statement

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

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.

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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.

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