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. 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. 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. The Artesia Agricultural Science Center will provide 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.t. Application must be submitted online by: 1/6/2025. For complete job description, qualifications and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search.

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.