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.
Application Details: For full consideration please apply by December 1, 2025.
We anticipate closure of the application period on January 15, 2026. 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 ([email protected])