Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330900-HISTORY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Competitive

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The Department of History at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in ancient history, beginning in August 2025.

Classification Summary:The Department of History at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in ancient history, beginning in August 2025. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose expertise could include the histories of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

Classification Standard Duties:Faculty members in the Department of History at NMSU are dedicated researchers and teachers eager to work with students in introductory surveys, upper-level undergraduate courses, and graduate seminars in our MA program. Standard duties for academic-year (9-month) faculty include maintaining a strong research program; teaching three courses per semester, including at least one General Education World History I survey course per semester as well as additional undergraduate courses and graduate seminars; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including training graduate students and advising MA theses; and providing service to the Department, College, and University.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

A PhD in History, Classics, or Classical Archaeology is required prior to appointment. ABD candidates may apply, however, the PhD must be in hand by August 2025.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

New Mexico State University is a Hispanic Serving Institution. We seek a colleague prepared to contribute to the Department and University's commitment to equity and the inclusion of diverse students in higher education. We especially seek a candidate with interest and experience in supporting and mentoring a diverse student body.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Mark Cioc-Ortega 575-646-4601 mcioc@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

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.