The Department of Animal & Range Sciences at New Mexico State University (NMSU) announces an opening for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science.  

Position is a non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment with 100% teaching with opportunities for supplemental compensation for recruitment and retention efforts.

The successful candidates will be expected to: teach lecture and hands-on lab classes in animal science; help to direct the dual credit program in animal science; actively engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including, but not limited to, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Application must be submitted online by: 5/31/2026. For the complete job description, qualifications, and application process, visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search.

NMSU is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff

A Ph.D. (awarded by date of hire) or other terminal degree and instructional experience in Animal Science is required.

About New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.

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