Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science (52455)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, contingent faculty, (55k salary), 12 credit hours of teaching. Ph.D. or MS with tested experience. Undergraduate focus with graduate student advising and departmental service activities.
SALARY: Minimum: $55,000
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The Computer Science program offers a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Computer Science and an MA/MS in Computer and Innovation Sciences (MCIS). Computer facilities include several PC labs on campus and within the Computer Science department there are 2 PC labs of over 15 computers each (Windows/Linux). The department also has two high performance computer clusters and synergistic activities with Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Innovation Sciences.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: New Mexico Highlands University, a state institution governed by an independent Board of Regents, is located in the historic community of Las Vegas, where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains meet the Great Plains. Las Vegas with a population of 15,000, is situated 65 miles northeast of Santa Fe in an area that offers year-round recreational opportunities, including skiing, backpacking and fishing along with numerous national historical sites within a few hours by car.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin August 3, 2026 and will be accepted until position is filled.
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted through the official NMHU Employment Portal will be accepted. Please visit the official NMHU Employment - New Mexico Highlands University to submit an application.
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, pedagogical statements of teaching philosophy and expected research or scholarly activities and three references (with phone numbers and email addresses).
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