Description
The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in biology with a specialization in microbiology at the assistant professor level. The successful applicant will carry out basic, applied, or translational research on the role of microbe-host interactions in health or disease. Individuals who use vertebrate animal models within this research area are especially encouraged to apply.
The position includes 9-month salary, start-up funding and laboratory space. The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, at least one year of post-doctoral training, a robust record of publication and/or external funding commensurate with experience, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education at the time of application.
The applicant will be expected to establish a vigorous, independent research program and secure extramural funding at NMSU. The applicant will also be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of NMSU by offering lecture and laboratory courses in microbiology and medical microbiology at the upper and lower undergraduate level (majors and non-majors) as well as graduate courses in their area of expertise. The applicant must be able to guide undergraduate and graduate student research, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and support departmental functions.
NMSU is a comprehensive, land-grant, minority-serving institution located in the vibrant, affordable city of Las Cruces in the beautiful Chihuahuan desert. NMSU is classified as a Research 1 institution by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Biology offers undergraduate degrees in Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Conservation Ecology, as well as MS and Ph.D. degrees in Biology. Campus research facilities that may be of interest include the Biomedical Research Facility (a state-of-the-art animal research facility), Discovery Cluster (High Performance Computing cluster), and the Microscopic Imaging Core Suite, among others. Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded undergraduate and graduate training programs and faculty development programs, such as NM-INBRE and U54 PARC. For more information about the NMSU Biology department see: http://bio.nmsu.edu.
Review of complete applications including references begins on October 15, 2026, but files received after this date may be considered. All application materials must be submitted via the NMSU Jobs Site: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/asst-prof-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states-63e3f143-2c3f-41b4-8da1-03be6001c06a
Required application materials include a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments (2 pages max), statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 pages max), and three letters of reference submitted by the reference writer directly to biosearch@nmsu.edu. Questions regarding the position and application can be addressed to khanley@nmsu.edu. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the verification of information required by federal law, state law and NMSU policies/procedures, which may include the completion of a criminal history check.
Requirements
The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, at least one year of post-doctoral training, a robust record of publication and/or external funding commensurate with experience, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education at the time of application.
