Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 440105-CREATIVE MEDIA

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:  New Mexico State University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (fiction focus).

Classification Summary:
New Mexico State University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (fiction focus).

Classification Standard Duties:
This position will contribute to our undergraduate writing program and the MFA program in creative writing which is now a part of the Creative Media Institute (CMI), the department where student film making, playwriting and animation are taught. CMI is also connected to the school’s journalism program. Courses taught by this hire will be workshops and form and technique classes in fiction at the undergraduate and graduate level. Directing and serving on thesis committees is required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
An MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a related field is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A successful candidate will have a strong publication record including at least one published book with a reputable press (two books preferred) and experience teaching creative writing. Other publications or productions in one or more of the following areas is desirable: creative nonfiction, documentary studies, environmental studies, new media, playwriting or screenwriting, translation and/or hybrid literature. An interest in program leadership, publishing, and outreach is a plus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
New Mexico State University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (fiction focus).

All application materials must be submitted electronically. Requested application materials include the following: curriculum vitae, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a Writing Sample (25 pages max).  Letters of recommendation will later be requested from those listed as references on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a PhD in Creative Writing or related field; as well as those with an interest in program leadership, publishing and outreach are preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Brandon Hobson, 575-646-4403, bwhobson@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

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

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.