Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 100272-BORDERLANDS AND ETHNIC STUDIES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 65,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The Borderlands and Ethnic Studies Department within the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in Chicana/o/Latinx Studies to begin Fall 2025. The deadline to apply is May 27, 2025. NMSU is an equal opportunity employer.

Classification Summary:

The Borderlands and Ethnic Studies Department is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in Chicana/o/Latinx Studies to begin Fall 2025.

Classification Standard Duties:

Teach in-person undergraduate courses; contribute to curriculum-building conversations rooted in the field and areas of study; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; participate in service activities and department events; contribute to public-facing teaching, research, and service as part of relationship building with colleagues and community.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Native American Studies, or related field of study

Three or more years of teaching experience in higher education

Ability to teach “Introduction to Native American Studies”

Ability to teach General Ethnic Studies courses at undergraduate and graduate levels

Evidence of community-connected, place-based, land-based work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency teaching and communicating with colleagues and students via electronic and digital modalities

Proficiency in Canvas or other Learning Management System. - Proficiency with student advisement/information systems (e.g. Degree Audit and Banner).

Strong, critical verbal and written communication skills

Able to have critical conversations to advance relational curriculum development

Ability to adapt to new and changing processes and technologies

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teach in-person undergraduate courses; contribute to curriculum-building conversations rooted in the field and areas of study; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; participate in service activities and department events; contribute to public-facing teaching, research, and service as part of relationship building with colleagues and community.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Dulcinea Lara,,

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

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.