Position Title: Associate Professor or Professor/ Agrohydrology & Irrigation Management
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 12m
College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 301400-PLANT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Internal or External Search: External – Open to all applicants
Location: Remote Locations
Offsite Location (if applicable): Agricultural Science Center/Artesia
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on education & experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The NMSU Agricultural Science Center located in Artesia, NM is searching for a dynamic scientist who may have the opportunity to serve as an innovative and collaborative leader with administrative responsibilities as a superintendent of the Sustainable Agricultural Science Center.
Classification Summary:
A goal of the Agricultural Science Center located in Artesian, New Mexico is to expand research efforts to include efficient agricultural irrigation and management of critical water resources, with significant infrastructure investments supporting the Center mission planned in the near future.
Classification Standard Duties:
Scientists at the Center conduct research in soil, water, crop, and entomological sciences to enhance the agricultural, economic, environmental, and social wellbeing of stakeholders in southeastern New Mexico.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Earned Ph.D. in hydrology, water resources science, irrigation engineering, soil science, horticulture, agronomy, or related discipline. The candidate must qualify for tenure and appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of successful grantsmanship, experience conducting independent research, mentoring graduate students and leading/ managing research teams. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability for inclusive engagement with diverse stakeholder communities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Position is located at the Agricultural Science Center in Artesia, New Mexico. Appointment is 100% 12-month research with potential responsibilities contributing to Science Center research coordination and leadership.
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for an Agrohydrology & Irrigation Management Associate Professor or Full Professor (12 month, tenure track). we seek a dynamic scientist and communicator to serve as an innovative and collaborative leader of the NMSU Artesia Agricultural Science Center, including potential administrative responsibilities as Research Director for the Center. Currently, scientists at the Center conduct research in soil, water, crop, and entomological sciences to enhance the agricultural, economic, environmental, and social wellbeing of stakeholders in southeastern New Mexico. A goal of the center is to expand research efforts to include efficient agricultural irrigation and management of critical water resources, Significant infrastructure investments supporting the Center mission are planned in the near future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will conduct research and provide administrative and research leadership in water management and cropping systems that serve New Mexico and the US southwest. The position is located at the Artesia Agricultural Research Center, providing candidates excellent opportunities to develop innovative research in their field, and interact with researchers and producers throughout the state to develop and enhance production practices that New Mexico farmers could successfully implement. Research opportunities at the Center include assessing drought-, heat-, and salt tolerant crops that will thrive in arid- and semi-arid environments, and alternative water resources and water management practices. Candidates will have the opportunity to provide leadership and effective research programming on issues related to irrigation design, water conservation, water management, and/or irrigation system management, and alternative water resources. The incumbent is expected to have a broad understanding of irrigation management on crop performance, the impacts of irrigation on hydrology, soil and groundwater processes, and the fate and transport of nutrients and/or contaminants. Research and program expectations could include development of irrigation technology to improve water use efficiency and enhance protection of water resources, development of irrigation best management practices, assisting growers and producers with irrigation system design and management, and determining irrigation techniques that optimize water use while minimizing ground water contamination. The Center provides opportunities for collaboration across many disciplines and the individual is expected to work effectively with interdisciplinary research teams and be an effective leader and communicator with diverse clientele groups, including private, state, tribal and federal stakeholders. The candidate will also be expected to foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership. Desirable skills and experience include, irrigation system design and management, crop irrigation scheduling, soil water/hydrological processes in semiarid/arid environments, and an understanding of plant-soil-water relationships.
Special Requirements of the Position
**Candidate should include:
1. A concise statement of Research interests, goals, and objectives for this position (2 page maximum), and a statement outlining your vision for engagement with diverse stakeholder communities (1 page maximum) under: Other Department Specific Document file.
2. A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information about this requirement see: https://eid.nmsu.edu/statement-of-contributions-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion.html under: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (EID) Statement file.
Department Contact: Murali Darapuneni, 575-461-1620, dmk07@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University’s 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
