Assistant Professor

Department Contact: Kathy Hanley, (575) 646-3611, khanley@nmsu.edu

About the Role

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University is seeking applicants for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position. Candidates whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, using state-of-the-field approaches, are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models are especially desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology and related areas.
• Develop an independent research program that will provide avenues for grant funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Demonstrate productivity in scholarship, as measured by publications or other creative venues.
• Assist the Biology Department with multiple undergraduate academic issues, including departmental committee assignments, advising of undergraduate majors, and departmental decisions made by all faculty.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded student training programs (G-RISE, U-RISE, McNair, and LS-AMP).
• Opportunities exist to access the Jornada Basin Long Term Ecological Research site and to apply for research support from faculty development programs such as the NM-INBRE and U54 PARC programs.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or related life science.
• Minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research experience or the equivalent.
• Research productivity commensurate with experience.
• Prior teaching experience is desirable.
• The Department is broadly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, using state-of-the-field approaches. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models are especially desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching in areas of expertise (Microbiology).
• Transformation of research concepts and ideas into research design.

Skills

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
• Student mentorship.
• Research expertise in Microbiology and host-microbe interactions.
• Experience in service to their discipline.
• Ability to direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain accurate and orderly records.
• Ability to use independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to organize and direct activities.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited physical effort is required. Lifting requirements involve handling average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. There is no or very limited exposure to physical risk.