New Mexico State University Hiring for Assistant Professor/ Wildlife Disease Ecologist Job at New Mexico Full Time

The FWCE Department is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and is home to 10 faculty, 40 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students. The department is vibrant and expanding. Please visit https://fwce.nmsu.edu/ for more information on the department.

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.

This is a 9 month tenure track position.
Success in this position requires excellence and expertise that strengthens the university’s capacity to engage students, community members, and affiliated scientists on issues related to wildlife management and conservation. It is envisioned that the faculty member will establish a nationally recognized research program underscored by the use of ecological and epidemiologic tools to better understand and address issues related to wildlife diseases. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to collaborate with faculty from the sponsoring department. Although no formal Extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to stakeholders are an essential aspect of this position. Excellence in teaching is required with an anticipated teaching load of 2-3 courses annually. Advising of both undergraduate and graduate students is expected. Service to the profession and on university, college, and departmental committees is also expected.

The successful candidate will show a commitment to excellence in research and teaching, including specific evidence of: (1) interest and expertise in wildlife disease ecology and pathogen diagnostic tools as applied to natural resource conservation, wildlife management, One Health issues, eco-epidemiology or related areas; (2) potential to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels on topics such as Wildlife Disease Ecology, Wildlife Health, as well as contribute to lower level courses such as Wildlife Ecology as necessary. Demonstrated ability to (1) communicate with various diverse audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academics), (2) publish research in appropriate outlets, (3) develop and sustain external funding, and (3) advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students. The department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology is diverse and multicultural and the ability to enjoy and thrive in the department’s team-oriented environment will be necessary.

Ph.D. (awarded by hire date) in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences or related field.

A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.

For more information about this requirement see: https://eid.nmsu.edu/statement-of-
contributions-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion.html