The NMSU Agricultural Science Center, located in Artesia, NM, invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor of Agricultural Irrigation and Water Resources Management position. 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. This is a tenure-track, 12-month position. The appointment is 100% research. Earned Ph.D. in agronomy, irrigation management, water resources, soil science, horticulture, hydrology, 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.

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 Artesia Agricultural Science Center will provide candidates with 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. Application must be submitted by: 7/21/2025. For complete job description, qualifications, and application process, visit our website.

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