Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
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Position: Assistant Professor of Statistics
Type: TenureTrack Academic Year: Available: Fall 2025
Location: Department of Mathematics
College of Natural Sciences Mathematics and Engineering (NSME)
California State University Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield CA
Contact: Dr. Eduardo Montoya
Phone: (661)
Email:
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 Bakersfields service area covers nearly 25000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only fouryear degree granting institution within a 100mile 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 8100 undergraduate students and 1300 graduate credential and postbaccalaureate students. 69.8% of CSU Bakersfields students are Hispanic/Latinx 12.5% are Caucasian 7% are Asian 4.3% are AfricanAmerican 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 stateoftheart facilities outstanding faculty and brandnew degree programs NSME truly is on the cutting edge of science and technology education to empower the Kern County economy. Visit 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 studentfocused department that prides itself on discussionbased 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 tenuretrack 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 firstgeneration 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 solvingsession. 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: $78000 $90000
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 ( 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 CSUwide policy all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include inperson duties that must be performed inperson 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: CSUBs annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus in certain offcampus 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)or by logging on to their website at: 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
