Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science (52455)
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New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM, US
Summary
The position involves teaching 12 credit hours per semester and providing academic advising to graduate students. The faculty member will also participate in departmental service activities and contribute to curriculum development.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Las Vegas , NM 87701Position Type: Term - Full timeEducation Level: Masters DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: FacultyAssistant 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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QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A MS in Computer Science or related field is preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A preference will be given to those candidates with a expertise in one or more of the following areas: Machine Learning/AI, High Performance Computing, Network Programming, Network Security, Database Programming, Cybersecurity, and Data Structures/Algorithms. University experience with teaching both graduate/undergraduate courses is desirable. In addition to a commitment to teaching, applicants should demonstrate research and service activities, as well as excellent communication skills. Previous success in working with diverse student populations. Interest and/or experience implementing curricula and/or pedagogy in your discipline and restructuring current CS curricula as to align it with contemporary CS curricula. Previous success working with diverse student populations is desirable as well as previous experience interacting with multicultural communities.
The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, housed at New Mexico Highlands University, provides technical assistance and practical knowledge in forest and woodland restoration. Our mission is to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and restore healthy and sustainable forested ecosystems and restoration-based economies.
NMFWRI's vision is to be widely recognized as a vital source of technical assistance and a key region-wide innovator and collaborator on the biophysical, socio-cultural, and economic dimensions of forest and watershed restoration.
NMFWRI is a partner of the Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes along with the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI) and the Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) in Arizona.
Founded
2004
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Environmental Services
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NM
The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, housed at New Mexico Highlands University, provides technical assistance and practical knowledge in forest and woodland restoration. Our mission is to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and restore healthy and sustainable forested ecosystems and restoration-based economies.
NMFWRI's vision is to be widely recognized as a vital source of technical assistance and a key region-wide innovator and collaborator on the biophysical, socio-cultural, and economic dimensions of forest and watershed restoration.
NMFWRI is a partner of the Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes along with the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI) and the Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) in Arizona.
Founded
2004
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Environmental Services
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NM
