Department Contact:Hari Sankaran
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:The Finance Department at New Mexico State University invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level with appointment starting Fall 2026.
PositionTitle: College Asst Professor
College/Division: Business College
Department: 340350-FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $87410
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status:Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load mentoring students and service to the department college university and community. Teaching will be in Risk Management Insurance and Finance courses and possibly introductory to business-related courses. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to an educational environment that supports learning for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Required Education and Experience:
MBA or masters degree with specialization in Finance Risk Management Insurance or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
o An insurance broker license RIMS-CRMP ARM CPCU CLU or CIC is desirable but not required.
o Teaching experience or strong desire to teach insurance risk management and finance.
o Professional experience in risk management insurance or finance fields.
o Experience with operational knowledge or willingness to learn AI is a plus.
o Demonstrated commitment to service.
Special Certification/Licensure:
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.
Required Experience:
IC