Assistant Professor- Biology Education Research

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (9-month, tenure track position, starting August 2025) in Biology Education Research. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to research, education, and training in Biology, as well as a successful record of evidence-based curriculum reform to improve student success. Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. in Biology, Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER), or a related field; a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience; experience in DBER; and a strong record of research productivity commensurate with experience. The ideal applicant will conduct Biology Education Research, develop and implement new curricula, and establish a sustainable, externally funded research program at NMSU.

NMSU is a public, land-grant, Hispanic-Serving Institution, in Las Cruces, NM. The Department of Biology offers undergraduate majors in Biology, Conservation Ecology, Genetics and Biotechnology, and Microbiology as well as MS and PhD degrees in Biology. Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded training programs and faculty development, as well as participate in the NMSU STEM Education Research Institute (https://seri.nmsu.edu/index.html). To learn more about the Department of Biology at NMSU, see: http://bio.nmsu.edu.

All application materials must be submitted at: http://careers.nmsu.edu/cw/en-us/job/501828. Application materials include a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and accomplishments (2 pages max), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 pages max). Please address your contributions to and plans for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the teaching and/or research statement(s), as appropriate. Applications are due February 15, 2025. Letters of reference will be requested from those references listed on your application after the application closing date and will be due March 1, 2025. If you have questions about the search, please contact: [email protected].

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.