Top 316 Department head Jobs in New Mexico

Academic Department Head
New Mexico State University —Las Cruces, NM
- $135,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Office
- University
General Manager
Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise —Shiprock, NM
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinical Director - ICU General
Christus Health —Santa Fe, NM
- Full-time
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- 3 years
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Automation Technician
NGL Energy Partners LP —Carlsbad, NM
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Office
5d
Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery
Christus Health —Alamogordo, NM
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- Hospital
Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Family Medicine
Christus Health —Alamogordo, NM
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
10d
Contact Center Customer Support Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Industries —Albuquerque, NM
- Weekends as needed
- Oracle
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Academic Department Head/Agricultural & Extension Education
New Mexico State University —Las Cruces, NM
- Full-time
- Office
- University
- Education
2d
STEM Teacher
Association of Charter School Education Services —Albuquerque, NM
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Corporate Security Manager
PNM (PNMR) —Albuquerque, NM
- $110,004 - $187,007 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
Deputy or Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs/Athletics
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $7,014.80 - $13,166.66 a month
- Contract
- Background check
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Operations Manager
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $4,277.87 - $6,009.47 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Middle School and Upper School Athletic Coaches
Bosque School —Albuquerque, NM
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Middle school
- Communication skills
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Manager - Public Safety Investigation (DPS #2428)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $36.43 - $54.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
8d
Human Protections Specialist
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $4,277.87 - $6,009.47 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Nursing
- Word processing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Food Compliance Officer (ECECD #10110475)
State of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $22.62 - $33.93 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Office
11d
Early Intervention Department Director Designee
NM School for the Deaf —Santa Fe, NM
- $105,695 - $170,003 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Mgr,Facility Operations
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $4,277.87 - $6,009.47 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Research Scientist 2
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $3,844.53 - $5,399.33 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Store Director
Albertsons —Las Cruces, NM
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Recruiting
- Fair chance
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Academic Department Head

New Mexico State University -
Las Cruces, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$135,000 - $150,000 a year

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
University research
Academic institution experience
Overseeing academic personnel management
University teaching experience
Teaching
University experience

Full Job Description

503848

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

Faculty

12-Month Faculty Full-Time

Closing at: Sep 18 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Christopher Aiken, [email protected], (575) 646-4296

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation (HEST) at New Mexico State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Head of Kinesiology. This is an opportunity to lead a thriving academic department that combines outstanding faculty, exceptional students, nationally recognized academic programs, expanding research infrastructure, and a mission that directly improves the health and well-being of communities throughout the U.S.-Mexico Borderland.

The successful candidate will join New Mexico State University at an exciting moment in its history. As New Mexico's land-grant university and a Carnegie-designated Research 1 institution, NMSU is committed to research excellence, student success, innovation, and public engagement. The Department of Kinesiology has experienced sustained growth in enrollment, academic programming, and research capacity, and is well positioned for continued national prominence.

The Department of Kinesiology combines many of the characteristics that outstanding academic leaders seek:

a supportive college and university administration;
exceptional faculty committed to teaching, scholarship, and service;
approximately 600 undergraduate and graduate students;
17 full-time faculty members representing diverse areas of expertise;
strong undergraduate, professional master's, and doctoral programs;
significant recent investments in research and instructional facilities.

The next Department Head will inherit a department with tremendous momentum. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to recruit outstanding faculty, strengthen nationally recognized research programs, expand interdisciplinary collaborations, enhance graduate education, and position the department among the leading kinesiology programs in the western United States.

Position Details

Position Title: Academic Department Head

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350500-DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $135,000 - 150,000, with a department head differential pay of $21,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Department Head serves as the department's chief academic and administrative officer and provides collaborative leadership that advances excellence across teaching, research, creative activity, clinical education, outreach, and service. The positions will have the opportunity to collaborate with the college’s Executive Council and help shape the administrative landscape of the college which includes a dean, two associate deans, nine academic units

Working closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and college leadership, the Department Head will

articulate and implement a strategic vision for the department;
support faculty success across teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and service;
recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty and staff;
promote interdisciplinary research and external funding;
strengthen undergraduate and graduate education;
oversee budgeting, personnel, and departmental operations;
maintain accreditation and continuous program improvement;
cultivate partnerships across campus and throughout the Borderland; and
foster a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, transparency, accountability, and shared governance.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

An earned doctorate in kinesiology, exercise science, athletic training, physical education, sport science, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, dance science, or a closely related discipline.
Qualifications sufficient for appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor at New Mexico State University and the Department of Kinesiology.
Demonstrated academic leadership experience at an accredited institution of higher education.
Evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and service appropriate for appointment with tenure.
Experience supporting faculty development and student success.
Demonstrated administrative experience that may include budgeting, personnel management, accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, strategic planning, or related leadership responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience

leading multidisciplinary academic units;
supporting doctoral education;
mentoring faculty through promotion and tenure;
securing external funding;
leading accredited academic programs;
fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations;
supporting enrollment growth and academic innovation; and
working at Research 1 universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, land-grant universities, or institutions serving diverse communities.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

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.

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