Assistant Professor

Department Contact: Hyunin Baek (575) 646-3316 h0baek01@nmsu.edu

About the Role

The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. This is an external search open to all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credit hours per semester of undergraduate and graduate courses, both online and on-campus, from existing curriculum and new courses in the applicant’s specialty area.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Conduct scholarship and research.
• Participate in university and community service.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2027. ABDs may apply, but the degree must be completed by the start of employment. A J.D. alone is not sufficient.
• Research specialty in criminology and criminal justice, or ability to complement existing faculty expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach a variety of criminal justice courses, including but not limited to quantitative research methods, policing, or cyber security/criminology at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Experience teaching in areas that enhance or complement current departmental strengths.
• Potential for extramural funding.

Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and names and contact information for 3 references.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; occasional handling of objects up to 10 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

About the University

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach. As a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), and a minority-serving institution (MSI), NMSU is committed to providing accessible education and shaping bright futures. The university serves a diverse population through its main campus in Las Cruces, four additional campuses, Cooperative Extension offices in all 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and online programs via NMSU Global Campus.