Department of Government, New Mexico State University

04/16/2026

Dear friends! Please support our amazing students in Political Science, Public Law and Administration! Click on the links below to see how you can make a difference with your donation. Thank you, and Go Aggies!

04/04/2026

We are a Winning Team!!

Please congratulate our very own NMSU Model United Nations (MUN) Team on an incredibly successful National Model UN Conference in New York last week.

The team received the highest recognition – the Outstanding Delegation Award!!

Our team of 10 students simulated the delegation of Barbados on six different UN committees: General Assembly 1 (Disarmament and International Security), General Assembly 2 (Economic and Financial), General Assembly 3 (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural), Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC; one of five regional UN commissions, focusing on economic development and cooperation in Latin America), Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT; aiming to prevent the global spread of nuclear weapons and to promote disarmament), and UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA; the highest UN decision-making body on the environment, setting priorities for global environmental policy).

The team included five returning participants from last year (our MUN President Jasmine Padilla, Vice President Ruben Morales Jr., Secretary Gracie Thomas, Treasurer Will Whitworth, and Landon Gallegos) and five new members: Stephanie (Ruby) Arce, Marissa Bencomo, Sofia Gonzalez, Bogi Szalai, and Trenton White.
The students are undergraduates in different majors, including Political Science, Economics, International Business, English, JPPL, and Sociology. Dr. Sabine Hirschauer is the current NMSU MUN advisor.

Again, Congratulations – for a job well done! Thank you for all your hard work. So super proud of you!!

02/05/2026

The 2026 Social Justice Award honors individuals who go above and beyond to help create a more just society. APPLY OR NOMINATE NOW! Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026

11/22/2025

Giving Tuesday is December 2. Please support our students by donating and sharing this post with friends. Thank you!

09/27/2025

We invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of COLLEGE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR with a specialization in Public Law and American Judicial Institutions.

Please apply here: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-public-law-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states

Deadline for Applications: 10/12/2025

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Political Science, Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent, with expertise in public law and American judicial institutions; an ability to work with undergraduate and graduate students; an ability to advise and mentor students seeking to apply to law school and/or pursue law-related careers; willingness to work with a diverse faculty and student population.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The position consists of teaching and service responsibilities. Teaching includes three upper-division undergraduate public law courses per semester and an annual 1-credit LSAT prep class (paid overload). Service duties involve coordinating the Supplemental Major in Law, serving as the chief prelaw adviser, participating in departmental committees and evaluations, and contributing to college, university, and professional service as outlined in the annual allocation of effort.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Sabine Hirschauer, 575-646-3598, [email protected]

Position Title: Assistant Professor Public Law Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 9m College/Division: Arts and Sciences College Department: 330850-POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC LAW Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable...

09/11/2025

08/20/2025

Hey Aggies!

If you're passionate about international affairs, eager to hone your public speaking and diplomatic skills, or simply looking for an enriching way to get involved on campus, then Aggie Model UN is for you!

Our program offers a unique opportunity to explore critical global issues like peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability, all while fostering personal and academic growth. You'll gain invaluable experience in research, negotiation, and problem-solving, preparing you to become a more informed and articulate global citizen.

Don't miss out on this transformative journey – apply to Aggie Model UN today and discover the diplomat within!

You can access the application through the link below:
https://forms.gle/9CuTrGNxSbSMaRfN8

Hurry and apply! Applications close September 12th.

08/20/2025

College Assistant Professor in Public Law and American Judicial Institutions

Department of Government, New Mexico State University

Deadline for Applications: 10/12/2025

The Department of Government at New Mexico State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of College Assistant Professor with a specialization in Public Law and American Judicial Institutions.

Deadline for applications: 10/12/2025.

Apply here: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-public-law-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states

Contact: Dr. Sabine Hirschauer
575-646-3598
[email protected]