Assistant Professor of Data Science or Applied Mathematics

Assistant Professor of Data Science or Applied Mathematics

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Classification: Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date: November 17, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2026

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2026. We seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in applied mathematics, computational mathematics, and/or data science. (e.g. applied modeling, machine learning, optimization, statistics/data ethics, etc.).
• Develop or expand curriculum offerings in data science and/or applied mathematics.
• Maintain an active research program, ideally involving undergraduate student engagement.
• Contribute to mentoring, advising, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with local industry or community partners as appropriate.

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

The College of Science at CSUMB offers B.S. degrees in Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Agricultural Plant and Soil Sciences, Biology, Communication Design, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Technology and Policy, Marine Science, a B.A. in Environmental Studies and graduate programs in Environmental Science, Instructional Science and Technology and Marine Science. These programs all emphasize the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to train students in the biomedical, environmental, technological and agricultural workforce, succeed in high level graduate programs in the biosciences, and solve complex problems.

Additional information about our rigorous and highly successful interdisciplinary program can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

We are a highly collaborative and collegial department, with faculty who genuinely enjoy working together both inside and outside the classroom. Our team embraces innovation, encourages the development of new ideas, and is committed to modernizing curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the…