Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

1d•$6,221 - $13,224•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education. This position is within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to serving diverse students and promoting inclusive excellence. The department has a need for faculty with interests in K-8 mathematics teacher preparation, K-16 statistics or data science education, and programmatic changes in response to California State University system and California educational initiatives. The primary mode of interaction of students with faculty in our department is face-to-face. The mathematics educators work closely, productively, and collegially with departmental colleagues on innovative curriculum development, education research, advising, and the preparation of mathematics teachers. Mathematics education faculty teach mathematics courses for pre-service K-12 teachers, mathematics education graduate students, mathematics majors, and broader audiences. Faculty members provide mentorship to new hires in research, pursuit of grants, teaching, service, and general adjustments to life as a faculty member. Mathematics Education faculty collaborate with colleagues across and beyond campus on impactful projects and grants. Mathematics education faculty enjoy productive relationships with local school districts, including Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD).

Requirements

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education; statistics or data science education; or related field (e.g., mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics) with background in education research. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence in higher education that reflects an understanding of the impacts of race, ethnicity, and other identities on the lives and experiences of students
Demonstrated potential for published scholarship in mathematics education
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or other relevant mathematics or statistics experience in addition to an earned doctorate degree(s)
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body (e.g. experience teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented groups, understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, pedagogical content knowledge related to the needs of students from underrepresented groups)
Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom and a record of effectiveness and excellence in teaching in higher education that reflects an understanding of the impacts of race, ethnicity, and other identities on the lives and experiences of students
Potential to teach and engage in research within any subdiscipline(s) of mathematics education, especially in ways that complement the expertise of the current faculty
Potential for partnering with diverse urban K-12 school districts and/or other diverse educational contexts on grants and professional development activities
Potential for obtaining external funding for mathematics education projects
Experience in scholarly communication in mathematics education (e.g., mathematics education conference presentations and publications)
Potential for supervising students’ mathematics education research projects
A record of contribution to service (e.g., committee work, engagement with efforts to include equity and inclusion) within the university or a relevant disciplinary context (e.g., education, mathematics education)

Responsibilities

Teach and develop equitable undergraduate mathematics courses for future mathematics educators (including Mathematics Education majors and Liberal Studies majors) and other students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Teach and develop graduate courses for educators enrolled in the Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators
Contribute to departmental, university, and CSU efforts to develop, credential, and support K-12 diverse mathematics teachers
Advise undergraduate and/or graduate students (e.g., academic advising, scholarly projects)
May supervise student teachers
Support department and university initiatives to improve graduation and passing rates, including developing and improving curriculum
Maintain and engage in impactful mathematics education creative and scholarly activity (e.g., publications, presentations) that support research opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students
Seek grant funds to support both mathematics education research and professional development of in-service preK-12 mathematics teachers and/or CSULB faculty
Participate in service at all levels of the university and in the greater mathematics education community