Assistant Professor of Mathematics

and application process should be directed to:

Dr. Brian Ryals

Phone:

Email: bryals

Deadline:
Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by January 23, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed until the position is filled.

University Background:
California State University, Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population of over 11,000 students. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational achievement, economic development, and quality of life within the region.

CSU Bakersfield serves 9,800 undergraduate students and 1,750 graduates, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2025), #17 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges and #8 in Best Master's University (Washington Monthly, 2025), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation, 2024).

Commitment to Diversity:
The Department of Mathematics within the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

College Information:
The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) consists of eight departments. With millions of dollars in federal grants and scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and brand-new degree programs, NSME is on the cutting edge of science and technology education to empower the Kern County economy. Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information.

Department Information:
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.

Position Description and Teaching and Research Duties:
The standard teaching duties at CSUB are 12 units/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 and maintain a publication record.

Minimum Qualifications:

It is expected that the successful applicant holds a doctorate 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, 2026. Also, the successful candidate should have demonstrated productivity or promise in their field(s) of research. They should also demonstrate a desire to teach a broad range of mathematics courses and engage in undergraduate research.

This includes a commitment to continuing efforts to improve one's pedagogy and incorporating innovative ideas in the classroom.

Rank and Salary:

* Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience

* Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 -$90,000

Benefits:
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Application:

* A cover letter of interest, qualifications, and recent experience (2 pages max)

* A teaching statement (2 pages max; address how to foster an inclusive classroom)

* A research statement

* Curriculum Vitae

* At least three current professional letters of reference, at least one of which must address teaching. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants

* Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Authorization to Work:
Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee…