Associate/Professor of Weed Science

About the role

New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) seeks a 12-month Associate Professor or Professor faculty member stationed at the Clovis Agricultural Science Center in Clovis, New Mexico. The successful candidate will develop an innovative, applied research program in weed science, agronomy, or a closely related discipline as it relates to integrated pest management in the semi-arid west, with 90% effort devoted to research and 10% to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a nationally recognized program of scholarly activity in weed science, agronomy, and integrated pest management in semi-arid agricultural systems.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, and presentations at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.
• Pursue competitive grant opportunities and participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders through outreach activities such as field days, workshops, producer meetings, extension publications, and presentations.
• Contribute to graduate education by recruiting, supporting, and mentoring graduate students, serving on graduate committees, and participating in disciplinary graduate programs.
• Teaching responsibilities may include online courses in the home department.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities commensurate with rank.

Leadership Role (optional)

There may be an opportunity to serve as Research Coordinator of the Clovis Agricultural Science Center for a renewable three-year term. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary coordinator for research activities at the Science Center, including allocation and efficient use of Center space and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Facilitating research conducted by resident and visiting faculty and working closely with faculty, staff, and the farm manager.
• Fostering a collaborative culture that supports research excellence and effective outreach.
• Organizing field days, demonstrations, workshops, and tours to highlight ongoing research and its applications.
• Supporting educational outreach efforts such as hosting school groups and youth organizations.
• Leading strategic planning and development of research priorities at the Center, including identifying interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities and facilitating partnerships.
• Representing the Center at university, stakeholder, and professional meetings and providing recommendations to the Director of AES regarding facility needs and infrastructure investments.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Weed Science, Agronomy, or a related plant science field.
• Post-graduate experience in conducting field research.
• Proven record of publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• For Associate Professor: a strong record of scholarly achievement, success in securing extramural funding, evidence of successful graduate student mentoring, and demonstrated leadership in collaborative research programs and professional service.
• For Professor: a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, sustained success in securing extramural funding, a national or international reputation in the discipline, and demonstrated leadership in collaborative research programs and professional service.
• Strong background in weed science, agronomy, or a related field with complementary expertise that enhances existing departmental strengths.
• Preferred expertise in advanced ecological methods, digital agriculture, data science, artificial intelligence, modeling, remote sensing, precision agriculture technologies, or innovative approaches for investigating weed ecology, invasive species dynamics, and crop management systems.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to leadership.
• Ability to conduct both independent and collaborative research.
• Willingness to pursue competitive grant funding and meet the minimum qualifications for an NMSU graduate faculty appointment.