Assistant/Associate Professor

Employer: College of Engineering

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico (US)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

Date posted: Feb 10, 2026

Position Type: Faculty Positions

Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Public Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

Department Contact: Wei Tang, (575)646-5768, wtang@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications to fill two (2) tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank by Fall 2026 semester.

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360750-KLIPSCH SCH OF ELECT AND COMPUTER E

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

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

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: We are looking for two candidates whose research specialty is in the area of computer engineering or controls/robotics although we will consider candidates able to complement existing areas of specialty of our multi-disciplinary faculty. We seek exceptional candidates who can teach a variety of ECE required courses, including but not limited to, computer architecture, high performance computing, computer design or controls and robotics at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The ability to teach in other areas that enhance and/or complement current departmental strengths and eligibility for a security clearance is welcomed.

Technical areas of interest:
• Developing an internationally-renowned, externally and competitively-funded, independent research program
• Teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Advising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Participating in ECE shared governance processes and service activities

Please upload the following to online application:
Cover Letter, CV, Official Transcripts (evaluated if foreign), Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and References (3).

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field and an established record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD in EE, Computer Science, Physics or a closely related field
• Expression of strong dedication to undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and
• Commitment to inclusiveness for all students in teaching, learning and advising
• Strong publication record
• Extramural Funding Potential/History
• Collaborative Research Experience
• Prior teaching experience

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.