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New Mexico State University Board of Regents Meeting Minutes April 1 2026

Board Approves Employment Contract for New Provost

Annual salary base $385,000 plus one-time $20,000 after first month, one-time $15,000 moving payment, and $10,500 temporary housing allowanceNew Mexico State University-Main CampusBULL, JOSEPHApril 1, 2026

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Description

The NMSU Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Bull as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 13, 2026. The at-will position includes a $385,000 annual salary, one-time incentive and relocation payments, and standard NMSU benefits, with a retreat option to a nine‑month faculty role if the provost appointment ends.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Annual salary base $385,000 plus one-time $20,000 after first month, one-time $15,000 moving payment, and $10,500 temporary housing allowance

Vendor

BULL, JOSEPH

Agency

New Mexico State University-Main Campus, NM

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 1, 2026

Contract Term

Effective July 13, 2026; at-will appointment with retreat right to nine‑month faculty position if NMSU ends provost appointment

Renewal Info

At-will employment; no fixed term or automatic renewal. If NMSU elects to end the provost appointment, Dr. Bull may retreat to a nine‑month faculty position at a salary commensurate with peers of the same rank in the appropriate department.

Issuing Agency

New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Higher Ed

Las Cruces, NM

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