Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Eastern New Mexico University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Science starting in fall 2026. The role involves teaching, developing an interdisciplinary research program, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related fields. The position requires campus presence and collaboration with faculty across various disciplines. The application review begins on February 27, 2026, and the position includes responsibilities in teaching, research, and departmental service.
Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, beginning fall 2026. The position is open until filled with review of applications beginning on or about February 27th, 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish an interdisciplinary research program that strengthens the ongoing water- and/or wastewater-related research and engages students in this line of research. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in aviation science, biochemistry and chemistry, environmental science, and a master’s degree in chemistry. The Department has up-to-date classroom and research space in the Science Building and the recently renovated ($23 million) Roosevelt Science Center, as well as major instrumentation to support teaching and research (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, XRF, XRD, and new spectrometers including fluorescence, IR, and UV-vis). This position is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and teach the lectures and laboratories of Environmental Science, independently and in collaboration with faculty from a wide range of agriculture and animal science, biology, business, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and social science.
• Establish an active research program in Environmental Science which provides training and research experiences for undergraduate students.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to establish externally funded research grants to support research efforts.
• Support undergraduate research through directing and mentoring student research projects.
• Serve as the curator for the Miles Mineral Museum.
• Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, and university, including service on departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with department recruitment and retention efforts, maintaining major instruments, and advising students.
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:
• Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a related field. ABDs will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in hydrology, watershed management, and/or sustainability.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Experience in online teaching.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Experience in managing museums.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and a willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance learning technologies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team to visualize, plan, deliver, assess and redirect programs as needed.
• Clear plans for an active research program.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
• Work is sedentary in nature with 25 pounds of maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours.
• Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Work may involve exposure to health hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the teaching and research laboratories.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents:
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy (one page) and Research plans (two pages)
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
• Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalists for the position)

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.