"Assistant Professor"

Job Details

The Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science (BCES) at Northern New Mexico College invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in application areas of agriculture ecology, sustainable agriculture practices, rangeland management, forest health and restoration management, and soil testing and interpretation. This position is an in-person position based at the NNMC main campus in Espanola, NM.

Application review will begin Nov 16, 2025. The position will remain open until filled, but application by the date above is encouraged for full consideration. For further information contact the search committee chair and dept. chair, Dr. Sushmita Nandy (sushmita.nandy@nnmc.edu).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching includes up to 12-credit hours per semester that contribute to the department's curriculum areas in environmental science. The successful candidate could expect to teach courses in the area of environmental science but might also be asked to contribute in other curricular areas.
• Courses are offered at undergraduate level, in-person, online, and hybrid (blended) formats. The successful candidate could expect to develop and offer courses in all these formats based on student’s needs and as new additions to the existing curriculum.
• The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach courses that emphasize field-based learning experiences, providing students with hands-on opportunities.
• The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in student advisement, including providing academic guidance, mentoring, and supporting students in course selection, and career pathways.
• The successful candidate will be highly encouraged to establish and maintain an active undergraduate research laboratory in environmental sciences and direct efforts towards securing external funding/ student scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research, professional skill development, and scholarly activities.
• Faculty in this role will be responsible for conducting regular course assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes, ensure alignment with departmental and institutional goals, and contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction.
• The successful candidate will be expected to mentor students through research and capstone projects, providing guidance and support in developing their scholarly and professional skills.
• The Department values community engagement in research, teaching, outreach, and service, and encourages candidates to incorporate it broadly into their professional activities.
• Service includes participation in faculty duties (committee service) on campus as well as professional involvement off campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Prior teaching experience
• Experience with or the desire to learn about online course delivery.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups;
• Ability to mentor students in field work;
• Ability to develop hands-on lab material that aligns with his/her own areas of interest;
• Strong presentation and communication skills;
• Ability to interact closely with students

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Forestry Science, Agriculture, or closely related field at date-of-hire.

Best consideration date: November 15, 2025

APPLICATION:

A complete application must include:

1. a cover letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. unofficial transcripts,
4. a statement addressing the candidate’s teaching philosophy,
5. a research statement that covers research experience and interests,
6. names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three (3) professional references.

Required application materials should be uploaded to the "Resume Drop Box" of your application

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation before the interview. Official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the interview

About Northern New Mexico College:

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a comprehensive four-year public institution granting two-year and four-year degrees founded in 1909 by the New Mexico Constitution (https://nnmc.edu/). NNMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. NNMC operates from two campuses in Española and El Rito and serves an average of 1500+ students per semester.

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science (BCES) at NNMC offers Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Biology and Environmental Science, and Associate of Science (AS)/ Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Radiation Protection and Nuclear Operations. More details about the department can be found here- https://nnmc.edu/academics/biology-chemistry-and-environmental-science/index.html