Assistant Professor

CHESS • Espanola, NM

78d • $66,695 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is a public two-year and four-year degree granting institution founded in 1909. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. NNMC operates from two campuses in Espanola and El Rito and serves an average of 1,500 students per semester. 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, soil testing and interpretation. This position is an in-person position based at the NNMC main campus in Espanola, NM. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science. Application review will begin on October 15, 2026, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position will remain open until filled; however, applications received by October 15, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Requirements

• Expertise in application areas of agriculture ecology, sustainable agriculture practices, rangeland management, forest health and restoration management, soil testing and interpretation.
• A complete application package must include: 1) a cover letter addressing how the candidate’s academic background and experience match the position requirements, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) unofficial transcripts conferring required or preferred degree, 4) a statement addressing the candidate’s teaching philosophy, and 5) names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three (3) professional references.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation (two of which should focus on the candidate’s teaching ability and/or potential) before the interview.
• Official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Teaching up to 12-credit hours per semester that contribute to the department's curriculum areas in environmental science.
• Designing and teaching courses that emphasize field-based learning experiences, providing students with hands-on opportunities.
• Playing an active role in student advisement, including providing academic guidance, mentoring, and supporting students in course selection, and career pathways.
• 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.
• Mentoring students through research and capstone projects, providing guidance and support in developing their scholarly and professional skills.
• Incorporating community engagement in research, teaching, outreach, and service broadly into professional activities.
• Participating in faculty duties (committee service) on campus as well as professional involvement off campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level