Assistant Professor at NMSU Conference Services

• 502982
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Faculty
• 9-Month Faculty Full-Time
• Closing at: Feb 1 2026 - 23:55 MST
  
  

Add to favorites Favorited View favorites

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330750-GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) at New Mexico State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography to begin August 2026.

Classification Summary

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) at New Mexico State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography to begin August 2026. We seek a biogeographer or landscape ecologist with strong expertise in integrating field research and GIScience, and preferably, a focus on dryland systems. The successful candidate will contribute to our B.S., M.A.G., and Ph.D. programs in Geography, as well as the online M.S. in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIS&T). We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and broadly trained scholar who employs diverse research methods and brings passion and creativity to the classroom—both indoors and outdoors. The successful candidate will offer courses that complement and strengthen the department’s core areas in physical geography and GIS&T, while advancing GES’s mission to prepare students for research, teaching, and professional careers that address complex human–environment challenges in New Mexico and beyond.

Classification Standard Duties

Faculty members are expected to contribute to the university’s mission of teaching, research, service, and outreach / extension. Standard duties include developing and delivering high-quality in-person and online instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels; conducting and disseminating original research; mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students; pursuing external funding to support research and student development; and providing service to the department, college, university, discipline, and broader community.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related field at the time of start date.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in biogeography and/or landscape ecology, with the ability to integrate field and geospatial methods.
• Proven or potential ability to develop externally funded research programs and publish in high-impact journals.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills at undergraduate and graduate levels in both online and in-person formats.
• Demonstrated or potential ability to contribute to the discipline through professional service and to engage the community through outreach or collaborative initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative abilities to build interdisciplinary teams and engage with academic and non-academic partners.
• Commitment to advancing NMSU’s land-grant mission through education, research, and outreach.
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally visible, externally funded research program in biogeography and/or landscape ecology integrating field and geospatial methods
• Publish scholarly work in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives
• Teach 2–3 undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester, in face-to-face and/or online formats
• Mentor and advise on-campus and online students in research design, professional development, and career preparation
• Engage in service activities at the departmental, college, university, disciplinary, and community levels.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of high-impact scholarly publications
• Record of external funding, or strong potential to secure it
• Record of high-quality in-person and online teaching and mentoring, or demonstrated potential
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and professional development
• Record of service to the discipline and community engagement, or evidence of potential
• Expertise in dryland systems (Southwest U.S. or comparable regions)
• Ability to build interdisciplinary teams within the university and with non-academic stakeholders, or the capacity to do so
• Commitment to advancing NMSU’s land-grant mission through research, teaching, and outreach
  
  

Special Requirements Of The Position

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 2 pages).
• Statement of research interests and agenda (maximum 2 pages).
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Additionally, applicants must arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted.
  
  

Department Contact: Dan Dugas, 5756463509, [email protected]

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

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

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. 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.

NMSU Global Campus

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.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.