Assistant Professor of Environmental History
Assistant Professor of Environmental History
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Job Description
PositionTitle: Assistant Professor of Environmental History
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m
College/Division: Arts and Sciences College
Department: 330900-HISTORY
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: The Department of History at New Mexico State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental history in the western hemisphere (19th or 20th centuries).
Classification Summary:
The Department of History at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental history in the western hemisphere (19th or 20th centuries) beginning in August 2026. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose expertise includes the history of climate change and natural disasters the borderlands region labor history and/or the history of empire and imperialism as well as experience in teaching the World History II survey.
Classification Standard Duties:
Standard duties for tenure-track (9-month) faculty include maintaining a strong research program; teaching three courses per semester including at least one general education survey course as well as topical undergraduate courses and graduate seminars; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students including training graduate students and advising MA theses; and providing service to the department college and university.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
A PhD in history or environmental studies is required prior to appointment. ABD candidates may apply; however the PhD must be in hand by August 2026.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Standard duties for tenure-track (9-month) faculty include maintaining a strong research program; teaching three courses per semester including at least one general education survey course as well as topical undergraduate courses and graduate seminars; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students including training graduate students and advising MA theses; and providing service to the department college and university.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Mark Cioc-Ortega
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
