Posted October 10, 2025
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Tenure Track, Science/Global Communication
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Communication Studies
Designation: Assistant Professor of Communication (Regular Faculty, 9- month, tenure-track)
Contact: Dr. Jeanne Flora, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, email: floraj@nmsu.edu
General Description
The Department of Communication Studies at New Mexico State University seeks to hire one full-time 9-month tenure-track faculty member to begin in the fall semester of 2026. The department seeks a colleague to teach and conduct empirically based research in the area of Communication Science and/or Global Communication. Specific areas of scholarship include artificial intelligence, augmented or virtual realities, and/or international communication.
Research methods that utilize quantitative, qualitative, or computational approaches are highly encouraged. Other desired areas of scholarship and intellectual interest include political communication, environmental communication, conflict management, risk communication, nonprofit communication, and/or community engagement. Candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in theory and methods, as well as have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of scholarship and teaching interests.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related area at the time of hire in the fall semester of 2026. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of a developing research program and potential for obtaining external funding. Candidates must also provide evidence of effectiveness in teaching.
Standard Duties:
Faculty in this position are responsible for teaching a 3/3 load, conducting and publishing empirically based research in their field of inquiry, collaborating with students and other research teams, contributing to curriculum development, participating in service and outreach activities, and engaging in strategic initiatives aligned with the university, college, and department of Communication Studies at NMSU. Faculty are expected to contribute to the department, college, and university’s mission to advance innovation and address regional, national, and global challenges through research and education.
Deadline and Application Procedures:
Applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter addressing your fit in our culturally diverse department, 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) examples of scholarship, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 5) a teaching philosophy addressing how multicultural issues have influenced and/or been a part of your teaching, and 6) the contact information for three referees. If the candidate is selected for an on campus interview, the referees will be expected to submit a letter to either the search committee chair or the department head. All materials must be submitted online by midnight Mountain time on November 15, 2025.
All materials must be submitted by midnight Mountain Time on November 15, 2025. Please apply online at: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-las-cruces-new-mexico-united- states-06c9105a-0bde-4baa-9be1-d416d9eeb41a
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
MSU 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 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.
NMSU, as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), also enrolls a high percentage of first-generation students and Pell Grant recipients. The NMSU system includes sister community college campuses. The main campus in Las Cruces is approximately 50 miles from the border between El Paso, Texas-Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. NMSU is situated in a prime area to recruit, retain, and serve Latinx students from the borderlands region, as well as Native students, given that New Mexico is home to 23 Native American tribes, pueblos, and nations. Furthermore, a notable alumnus, Clara Belle Williams, was the first African American to graduate from the New Mexico College, now NMSU. NMSU also proudly supports and serves military and veteran students, students with disabilities, and students who identify as LGBT+.
The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico. It 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, an agricultural region located on the floodplain of the Rio Grande, extending from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, dominate 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 and many other locations in the broader borderland region.
Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, 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 by improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. The geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. You will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities, outdoor recreation, amenities, services, and opportunities, whether they are seeking top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.