Position Summary
Position Description
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, Department of Extension Family & Consumer Sciences at New Mexico State University announces the opening of an Extension Specialist/Food & Nutrition. This is a 12-month, tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Personal auto required reimbursed at IRS rate.
Please submit application online by: 9/26/2024. For complete job description, qualifications, and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D., DCN, OHS, DSc, DPH, or Ed.D. (in hand by hire date) required in Human Nutrition or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications
Registered dietitian or registry eligible; working knowledge of the land-grant university mission; bilingual English/Spanish
Other Requirements
Position has statewide responsibilities.
Travel Requirements
Travel is required in this position and may require working flexible hours including some evenings or weekends.
Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?
yes
Equal Employer Statement(s)
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
About New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment of 58%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.
The Cooperative Extension Service provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.