Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Commitment to creating a welcoming environment through research, teaching, and service activities, with a focus on helping the variety of people who make up our campus community have positive experiences with mathematics.

* A Ph.D. in mathematics; or a Ph.D. in mathematics education and an M.S. in mathematics; or equivalent credentials. (ABD applicants accepted; Ph.D. required by hire date)

* Ability to sustain an active research program in undergraduate mathematics education.

* Publications in respected, peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

* Evidence of successful teaching in lower-division mathematics courses.

* Ability to teach core upper-division mathematics courses.

* Interest in collaborating in curriculum development and improvement for mathematics courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A research program related to teaching undergraduates who are representative of CSUSM's student body in mathematics.

* Experience with course coordination.

* Experience with evidence-based curriculum development for mathematics courses.

* Experience teaching a broad range of undergraduate mathematics courses.

* Ability to supervise mathematics or mathematics education projects with undergraduate and master's students.

* Experience in grant writing and/or implementation.

DUTIES:

* Supporting the department in implementing evidence-based curriculum improvements where appropriate.

* Teaching responsibilities could include some combination of courses in the mathematics major, courses supporting other departments (e.g., calculus), and graduate/advanced undergraduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

* The successful candidate is expected to maintain a research program in their area of expertise.

* The successful candidate will participate in activities serving the department, college, university, and community.

APPLICATION:
Applications will be reviewed starting November 20, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled; however, all application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by November 19, 2025 to be assured full consideration.

The application package must include:

* A letter of interest of one to two pages addressing how the candidate's qualifications meet the specific needs of this position.

* A curriculum vitae that outlines teaching experience, professional background, and publications.

* A statement of teaching philosophy that includes teaching interests, experience, and the candidate's perspective on facilitating student success in mathematics.

* A research statement describing research accomplishments and future research goals.

* Three letters of recommendation with at least one specifically addressing the candidate's teaching. These will be submitted electronically per instructions found hjobs.org.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,582 - $7,968 per month (12 months)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month (12 months)

Applications must be submitted electronically via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

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.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, 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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.

Advertised:
Oct 06 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: