Assistant Professor of Mathematics

California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California 93311 United States  View Map
Posted: May 02, 2025
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  • Job Description

    Position: Assistant Professor of Statistics

    Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2025-2026 Available: Fall 2025

    Location: Department of Mathematics

    College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME)

    California State University, Bakersfield

    9001 Stockdale Highway

    Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

    Contact: Dr. Eduardo Montoya

    Phone: (661) 654-6838

    Email: emontoya2@csub.edu

    Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by May 29, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

    University Background: California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), 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. 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 obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the region.

    The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #16 in Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News and World Report, 2025), #10 in Best Public Colleges and #5 in Best Colleges in the West (Money, 2024), #14 in Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges (Washington Monthly, 2024), #9 in Economic Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), #4 in California Mobility Index (College Future Foundation, 2024), and #10 in Social Mobility Index (CollegeNET 2024).

    CSU Bakersfield serves 8,100 undergraduate students and 1,300 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate students. 69.8% of CSU Bakersfield’s students are Hispanic/Latinx, 12.5% are Caucasian, 7% are Asian, 4.3% are African-American, 2.2% are multiracial, 0.3% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 0.1% are Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. CSUB is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

    College Information: The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME) currently houses eight departments. With millions of dollars in federal grants and scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and brand-new degree programs, NSME truly is on the cutting edge of science and technology education to empower the Kern County economy. Visit https://www.csub.edu/nsme 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 lab facilities for our students.

    Position Description: Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Statistics at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025.

    Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in Statistics or a closely related field and is required by time of appointment. Demonstrate research productivity and/or promise in statistics or a closely related field. Preferred research areas include financial econometrics, time series analysis, and volatility modeling. The candidate must have experience using R in the classroom and demonstrate an interest in teaching a broad range of mathematics and statistics courses to a diverse body of students, engaging undergraduates in research, and statistical consulting. Serious consideration is given to candidates who demonstrate an interest in Al technologies in the classroom. Prior teaching experience at the university level is required. Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.

    Teaching and Research Duties: The teaching load will be 12 units/semester where most of the courses are 4 units each. Almost all courses in the Department of Mathematics include an activity/problem solving session. Assigned time for research and grant activity is standard during the first two years of the tenure process, and subsequently on a competitive basis. It is expected the successful candidate will develop a research agenda and maintain a publication record. Interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty in the University is expected.

    Rank and Salary:
    • Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience.
    • Anticipated annual salary range: $78,000 - $90,000

    Application:
    • A cover letter of interest (2 pages)
    • A teaching statement (2 pages)
    • A research statement
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Publication List(s) (optional)
    • A list of at least three references with relevant contact information. Finalists are required to provide three letters of recommendation, who may be contacted for a reference check.

    Application: Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site ( https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/ ).

    Personally identifiable information (PII), such as birth dates, social security numbers, foreign tax identification numbers, national identifiers, etc., should be redacted from the application materials before emailing them.

    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.

    Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that must be performed in-person at the assigned location.

    Mandated Reporter: 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.

    Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at: https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery .

    EEO Statement: All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

    CSUB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

    CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

    Advertised: Apr 30 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
    • California State University (CSU) Bakersfield

    OVERVIEW
    Located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners — moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. CSUB continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and commitment to student success. Its students are brilliant and increasingly diverse — with the majority of graduates remaining in the Valley to solve our region’s complex challenges.

     

    FAST FACTS

    • CSUB opened in 1970 as the 19th member of the 23-campus California State University System.
    • The only public university within approximately 90 miles, it enrolls over 11,000 students and has graduated nearly 60,000 alumni.
    • The university offers 38 undergraduate degree programs, 16 master’s degree programs and a doctoral program in educational leadership.
    • It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission.
    • The university is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with over 60% of students identifying as Hispanic or Latinx.
    • CSUB houses four academic schools: The School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Business and Public Administration, the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering, and the School of Social Sciences and Education.
    • The university offers degree programs at a satellite campus approximately 90 miles south of the main campus in Antelope Valley.
    • Sixteen athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I.

     

    CORE VALUES

    • Developing the intellectual and personal potential of every student
    • Supporting the intellectual and professional development of all faculty and staff
    • Nurturing a collegial campus environment that values innovation, learning and the pluralism of persons and ideas
    • Collaborating with one another with respect, trustworthiness, ethical behavior, and self-reflection
    • Promoting active and informed engagement in shared governance of students, faculty, and staff
    • Engaging with alumni and the community to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the university
    • Contributing to the growth and well-being of the region

     

    ABOUT THE REGION

    One of the most affordable regions in California, Bakersfield is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County. With nearly 400,000 residents, Bakersfield is California's ninth most populous city. The CSUB campus is easily accessible from all of California's major cities and points of interest. Day trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, the beach and many of the region's state and national parks provide endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation.

     

    Nicknamed "The Golden Empire," Kern County is renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor adventure. Situated alongside the Kern River Valley, the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains and at the base of Sequoia National Park, Kern County boasts unrivaled access to rafting, hiking, fishing, and camping.

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