Assistant Professor

Job Summary

Category
Tenure and Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Institution
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Department
Physics
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)

Socorro, NM
United States

Job Description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Position Description:

The Physics Department at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and
Technology (New Mexico Tech) invites applications for a 9 month tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Physics to start in Fall semester of 2026. We specifically seek candidates to
complement our astrophysics program. Broader areas of interest include: radioastronomy,
stellar formation and evolution, galactic astronomy, planetary atmospheres, exoplanets,
observational techniques and scientific computing. We encourage applicants that can
develop strong connections with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO),
Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. A Ph.D. in physics, astrophysical science
or related fields is required.


Responsibilities: (a) teaching undergraduate (e.g., introductory, upper-division, service
courses) and graduate courses in the department, related fields, and their areas of
expertise; (b) establishing a vibrant research program that is supported by external
funding; (c) serving as an academic and research advisor for undergraduate and graduate
students; (d) contributing to the department's and institution's efforts in supporting student
academic success while engaging and encouraging students from diverse academic,
socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; and (e) assisting in department, center, and
university activities that include assessment and accreditation and other service
activities in the profession and community.


For application details visit:
https://www.nmt.edu/hr/Assistant%20Professor%20Physics%200913125.pdf


For full consideration please apply by December 1, 2025.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
467
Compensation Range
$80,000USD
Included Benefits

Health, vision, dental, tuition fee waiver, and a generous retirement plan.

Application Details

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit in a single pdf document the following: a one page cover letter, a curriculum vitae
including the names of 3 potential references, a statement describing teaching experience
and/or philosophy (up to 3 pages), and a research statement describing background
experience and future plans (up to 3 pages). Applications should be sent to
[email protected] and also copied to: Van Romero ([email protected]), Raúl
Morales-Juberías ([email protected]), and Steve Simpson
Publication Start Date
2025 Oct 07
Application Deadline
2025 Dec 01

Inquiries

Name
Jessica Dennis

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