New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is searching for outstanding applicants to fill two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank by Fall 2023. Preference will be placed on applicants with research expertise in supersonic and/or hypersonic experimental aerothermodynamics, aerothermal-related sensor development, material development and testing for extreme environments, and hot structures. The candidates need to show potential to aggressively leverage opportunities at the state and federal levels, to develop an impactful and sustainable research program, and to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidates should demonstrate a plan for successful collaborations with other faculty, both inside and outside NMSU, that fosters cross-disciplinary research.

NMSU is a land- and space-grant institution with a student population of more than 25,000. NMSU is classified by Carnegie as a Doctoral University with Higher Research Activity and as a Community Engagement institution with a large body of Hispanic and Native American students. The MAE department has strong undergraduate and graduate programs and offers B.S., M.S., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Its location in Southern New Mexico is unique and puts the MAE department in close vicinity to Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, AFRL at Kirtland AFB, ARL White Sands Missile Range, NASA White Sands Test Facility, and Spaceport America. The MAE department collaborates with the NMSU Physical Science Laboratory (a SCIF), which operates one of the largest FAA Flight Test Centers in the nation. Famous for the Organ Mountains National Monument and historic Mesilla, a healthy climate, affordable living, Las Cruces with its strong Southwestern culture is an attractive choice to build a successful career.

Responsibilities of an MAE Assistant/Associate Professor include:

The positions are for a 9-month appointment that will include a competitive salary and startup package. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s prior experience and qualifications. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the individual’s eligibility for employment in the US and upon the successful completion of applicable background reviews.

Applications must be received by February 25, 2023 for full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the positions have been filled. Applicants should submit the following documents: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) two-page teaching interests and philosophy statement, (4) research plan, and (5) the names and contact information for three professional references.

Qualifications:

Applications must be received by February 25, 2023 for full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the positions have been filled. Applicants should submit the following documents: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a two-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy, (4) a statement of research plans, and (5) the names and contact information of at least three professional references.