Assistant Professor

Department Contact: Amanda Ashley, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330400-CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

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 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 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2027. We seek applicants with expertise in physical chemistry or a closely related area, including but not limited to biophysical chemistry, analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, or energy-related research.


The ideal applicant is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in physical chemistry or related courses, and participate in departmental and university service. Candidates are expected to have a strong record of research accomplishments in their area and teaching assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate's area of expertise. Candidates whose research complements or expands existing departmental strengths and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are especially encouraged to apply. Collaboration across broad areas of scientific study and participation in multi-investigator grant funding are encouraged.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: A doctorate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field, postdoctoral training or equivalent experience, and a publication record commensurate with appointment to a doctoral training program are required.


Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research (limited to 3 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (limited to 1 page), and a statement that details your most significant contributions to science (limited to 1 page).


Applicants must also include copies of undergraduate and graduate course transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of reference submitted through the application portal. Applications lacking required components may not be reviewed.

For any questions, please contact Amanda Ashley, Ph.D. via email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research (limited to 3 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (limited to 1 page), and a statement that details your most significant contributions to science (limited to 1 page), and a research statement. Applicants must also include copies of undergraduate and graduate course transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of reference submitted through the application portal. Applications lacking required components may not be reviewed.

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.