Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)
About The Position
The Department of Mathematics within the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department of Mathematics offers B.S. degrees in Pure and in Applied Mathematics, in Teaching Mathematics, and in Statistics. It is a student-focused department that prides itself on discussion-based learning, on its commitment to student learning and to undergraduate research. We have generous computer lab facilities for our students, as well as a new Artificial Intelligence Learning Hub. The standard teaching duties at CSUB are 12 units per semester. Almost all courses in the Department of Mathematics are 4 units including a discussion/problem solving session. A reduced teaching assignment is standard during the first two years of the tenure process. It is expected the successful candidate will develop a research agenda in an area of pure mathematics and maintain a publication record. Candidates from all areas of pure mathematics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also mentor undergraduate research, advise students, and participate in appropriate department, college, university, and professional service.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Mathematics (Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2027).
- Demonstrated productivity or promise in an area of pure mathematics.
- Demonstrated potential for effective teaching across a broad range of mathematics courses, including courses in pure mathematics, and for mentoring undergraduate research.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing efforts to improve one’s pedagogy and incorporating innovative ideas in the classroom.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
- Must have US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Must perform work from within the State of California.
- Must comply with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act requirements.
- Must report information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation.
Responsibilities
- Develop a research agenda in an area of pure mathematics and maintain a publication record.
- Mentor undergraduate research.
- Advise students.
- Participate in appropriate department, college, university, and professional service.
- Teach across a broad range of mathematics courses, including courses in pure mathematics.
- Incorporate innovative ideas in the classroom.
- Teach undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
Benefits
- Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
