Tenure Track Position - Mathematics Education

Job Summary

The Mathematics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking to fill a full‑time, academic year, tenure‑track position in mathematics education, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026.

Teach undergraduate mathematics courses for future elementary and secondary teachers and maintain an active scholarship program that provides research and practical experiences for undergraduate students. Excellence in teaching, an active program in research and scholarship, and departmental service are expected.

• EITHER (1) a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or closely related field AND Master’s degree in Mathematics (or equivalent coursework), OR (2) a Ph.D. in Mathematics and significant experience in research and teaching in mathematics education.
• Demonstrated commitment to student‑centered learning and experience teaching mathematics at the university level.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) promoting the well‑being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

• Expertise in an area compatible with or broadening the research activities of the department. Special areas of interest include elementary mathematics education, secondary mathematics education, undergraduate mathematics education, K‑12 teacher preparation and professional development, mathematics curriculum development, and active student‑centered learning in mathematics classrooms.
• Interest in teaching mathematics content courses for future elementary school teachers.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics at the university level. Applicants should be comfortable teaching a variety of mathematics courses.
• Experience supervising undergraduate student research.
• Interest in pursuing opportunities for funding, or participating in grant activities with colleagues.

The person holding this position is considered a ’mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

For health and well‑being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on‑campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

The Cal Poly Mathematics Department has approximately 33 tenure‑track faculty, 24 full‑time and part‑time lecturers, 2 Frost postdocs, 11 graduate teaching associates, 2 administrative staff, and 275 math majors. The department has an active research culture and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate level courses with an average class size of under 35 students. To learn more, please visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbaccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. Operating on the semester calendar system as of August 2026, Cal Poly takes pride in its…