STEM Education Specialist

• 504034
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 15 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Sara Morales, [email protected], (575) 646-3084

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The NMSU STEM Outreach Center is seeking STEM Education Specialists to advance STEM+ education across New Mexico by providing high-quality professional learning for PreK–12 educators, developing engaging inquiry-based curriculum, and supporting schools and communities in creating impactful STEM+ out-of-school time programs.

Position Details

Position Title: STEM Education Specialist

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

Department: 350410-INST FOR EXCEL IN MATH & SCIENCE ED

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 53,165.80 - Commensurate with qualifications

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: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Position requires ability to travel, work evenings and weekends when required to complete business in schools.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This grant-funded role is designed to advance STEM+ education across PreK–12 classrooms by providing high-quality professional learning, curriculum development, and facilitation support. The position also plays a vital role in establishing high-quality STEM+ out-of-school time (OST) programs and organizing outreach events. STEM Education Specialists collaborate with partner districts, individual schools, and community and governmental organizations throughout New Mexico to promote STEM+ learning. The position requires knowledge in adult learning theory and best practices for adult professional development; strong facilitation skills with the ability to design and deliver effective, engaging learning experiences for educators; and comprehensive understanding of STEM+ content areas and their integration into both school-day and OST programs. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead professional development and ongoing support to PreK–12 principals, teachers, and staff implementing STEM-based OST and intervention curricula. Deliver professional learning experiences focused on effective STEM+ instructional strategies, increasing educators’ capacity for impactful teaching and learning.
• Assist school leaders in creating OST structures that align with and support the broader school community.
• Develop hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum materials that support academic growth in alignment with New Mexico State standards for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, language arts, and computer science.
• Collect and analyze data relevant to the work NMSU STEM Outreach does in communities and partner districts and apply results for continuous improvement.

Required Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Education in a specialized field as defined in the position description + 4 years or relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in STEM Education or related field.

Special Certification/Licensure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

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 Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

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

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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