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College Assistant Professor of Communication Studies – New Mexico State University

HIRING FOR
Assistant Professor
IN THE FIELD OF
Communication Media
SALARY

As per university norms

POSTED ON
23/10/2026
LAST DATE
03/01/2027
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ABOUT THIS POSITION

Faculty Opportunity: College Assistant Professor of Communication Studies – New Mexico State University

  • Institution: New Mexico State University (NMSU)

  • College: College of Arts and Sciences

  • Department: Communication Studies

  • Position: College Assistant Professor

  • Job ID: 504154

  • Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, College-Track Faculty

  • FTE: 1.0

  • Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

  • Teaching Load: 4/4

  • Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

  • Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

  • Application Materials Deadline: January 3, 2027 at midnight Mountain Time

  • Portal Closing Date: January 14, 2027 at 11:55 PM MST

Overview of the Role

The Department of Communication Studies at New Mexico State University invites applications for a College Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.

This is a full-time, nine-month, college-track faculty appointment focused primarily on undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, service, and outreach.

The department seeks a Communication Studies generalist capable of teaching a broad range of core and elective communication courses in both face-to-face and asynchronous online formats.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 course load during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Teaching responsibilities may include:

  • Introduction to Communication

  • Introduction to Communication Honors

  • Communication Theory and Practice

  • Organizational Communication

  • Small Group Communication

  • Persuasion

  • Political Communication

  • Intercultural / Cultural Communication

  • Deception

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Leadership-related courses

  • Internship / Practicum courses

  • Medical Shadowing

  • Other undergraduate Communication Studies courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise

The position will also contribute courses to the William Conroy Honors College.

Teaching Formats

Faculty in this position are expected to teach:

  • Traditional 16-week face-to-face courses at the Las Cruces campus

  • Potential 8-week asynchronous online courses

  • Courses for NMSU Global

  • Undergraduate core and elective Communication Studies courses

  • Honors College courses

Experience with both in-person and asynchronous online teaching is particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach a 4/4 undergraduate course load.

  • Develop and revise courses.

  • Contribute to curriculum development.

  • Teach in face-to-face and asynchronous formats.

  • Advise and mentor students.

  • Engage in service and outreach.

  • Participate in departmental, college, and university initiatives.

  • Collaborate with faculty and administrators on programme development.

  • Support academic recruitment where appropriate.

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives within Communication Studies and NMSU.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

  • An MA in Communication, Communication Studies, or a closely related field by the time of hire on August 16, 2027.

  • Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

  • Commitment to student mentorship.

  • Strong interest in service and outreach.

  • Ability to teach a broad range of Communication Studies courses.

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates may demonstrate:

  • Effective collegiate-level teaching.

  • Experience teaching traditional 16-week face-to-face courses.

  • Experience teaching 8-week asynchronous online courses.

  • Experience with Honors courses.

  • Online programme or course development experience.

  • Academic programme development experience.

  • Academic recruitment experience.

  • Strong knowledge across multiple areas of Communication Studies.

Knowledge & Skills

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of:

  • Human Communication

  • Communication Studies

  • General Education Communication

  • Course Development

  • Online Course Development

Relevant skills include:

  • Effective face-to-face teaching

  • Asynchronous online instruction

  • Student engagement

  • Critical reasoning

  • Problem-solving

  • Active listening

  • Managing classroom dynamics

  • Collaborative programme development

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

  1. Letter of Interest

    • Teaching philosophy

    • Professional goals

    • Interest in working in the department

  2. Curriculum Vitae

  3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

    • Face-to-face teaching

    • Online teaching

  4. Statement on Teaching and Multicultural Scholarship

    • Describe how teaching has been influenced by multicultural scholarship or diverse approaches to thinking and learning

  5. Contact Information for 3 References

References will be asked to submit electronic recommendation letters if the candidate is selected for an interview.

Important Dates

  • Application Materials Deadline stated in the posting: January 3, 2027 at midnight Mountain Time

  • Portal Closing Date: January 14, 2027 at 11:55 PM MST

  • Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

Important: The source contains two different dates. It specifically instructs applicants to submit all materials by January 3, 2027, while the careers portal lists a closing date of January 14, 2027. Applicants should therefore treat January 3, 2027 as the practical application deadline.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the official New Mexico State University careers portal.

Job ID: 504154

Application Portal:
https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search

Search for:

College Assistant Professor – Communication Studies – 504154

Paper or email applications will not be accepted.

For position-related questions:

Dr. Greg Armfield
Phone: +1 575-646-4937
Email: armfield@nmsu.edu

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