Asst Prof

Position Title: Asst Prof

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

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

Department: 350100-COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL PSY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The Department of Counseling & Educational Psychology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2025. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer and an AA employer.

Classification Summary:

We are searching for a candidate to join a vibrant and diverse faculty in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation at New Mexico State University. The ideal candidate will assume a nine-month, tenure-track appointment in the Counseling and Educational Psychology department, which houses a CACREP-accredited MA program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as an undergraduate major and minor in Counseling and Community Psychology.

Teaching assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department but will typically include both undergraduate and graduate courses, including supervision of field experiences. This position requires research that results in annual presentations, publications, and/or external grants, in accordance with department guidelines for tenure and promotion.

Classification Standard Duties:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Doctorate in Counselor Education. Counseling degree from a CACREP-accredited program. Licensed or license-eligible as an LMHC and/or LPCC in New Mexico.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated teaching success, experience counseling culturally diverse populations, and interest in collaborative research across diverse academic areas. Applications from individuals who increase the number of women and ethnic minorities on the university faculty are encouraged. Expanding the cultural and/or linguistic diversity of the department is highly valued.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; supervise graduate student practica,

field experiences, research and teaching; conduct research that contributes to NMSU/CEP research foci; and obtain external funding in these areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Dr. Michael Kalkbrenner, Committee Chair, mkalk001@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:

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.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico's land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference.

We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

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. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.