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 or associate 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.
ABOUT CSUMB
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.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
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://www.csumb.edu/science/
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
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 fields of mathematics, statistics, and data science. We currently have a Mathematics BS, with two concentrations: (1) Mathematics for Teaching and (2) Pure and Applied Mathematics. We also have a Statistics and Data Science BS, in addition to three minors in Mathematics, Data Science, and Statistics. Applied Mathematics and Data Science are both areas of growth for our department and so we are seeking a candidate for either discipline with a desire to focus on undergraduate education.
Our faculty include award-winning scholars and teachers and nationally recognized leaders in professional organizations. We have a strong record of supporting research and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and our department is well respected across campus for both our scholarship and our vibrant, supportive culture.
The department consists of three statistics faculty, six mathematics faculty, and a broad network of outstanding lecturers across disciplines. We are seeking a colleague who is excited by the opportunity to shape and grow our programs—whether in applied mathematics, data science, machine learning, or a combination of these areas.
Our faculty work closely with students in small class settings and through research opportunities supported by both the university and external grants. While we prioritize excellence in teaching as part of the California State University mission, we view the classroom as a space that can be deeply connected to our research agendas—integrating inquiry, innovation, and discovery into the student experience.
Teaching expectations will span the lower and upper-division division mathematics and/or statistics and data science courses, depending on the applicant’s area of expertise, with opportunity to develop new courses within our programs. The candidate will be supported as they employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage diverse students through active learning, course-based research, and the appropriate use of technology.
The candidate will need to develop and maintain a research program that provides opportunities for undergraduates. To do so, the candidate should have plans to pursue and obtain extramural funding to support an active research program. The candidate must also sustain scholarly research in their field leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional visibility. The successful candidate will collaborate with other faculty and members of professional outreach programs in the region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver high quality, inclusive instruction.
- Develop or revise curriculum and courses in applied mathematics or data science.
- Supervise student research and projects.
- Engage in scholarly research, publish in peer-reviewed venues.
- Contribute to service at department, university, and professional levels.
- Build collaborations with external stakeholders and/or community partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
- Ability to teach effectively at all undergraduate levels.
- Commitment to working with a diverse student body, including first-generation, low-socioeconomic status, and minoritized students.
- Experience or training in relevant computational tools as are appropriate for the area of specialization (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, etc.).
- Demonstrated potential for research in applied mathematics and/or data science.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in teaching applied mathematics or data science (or computational/statistical) courses, especially to diverse populations.
- Research interest or experience in areas such as machine learning, scientific computing, mathematical modeling, high-performance computing, optimization, data ethics, causal inference, or AI.
- Experience mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Familiarity with modern, evidence-based data science or applied mathematics pedagogy and curriculum guidelines (e.g., ASA, SIAM, etc.).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
- The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as 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.
- The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
- Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
COMPENSATION:
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $7,917* mo. ($90,000 to $95,000 annual)
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
BENEFITS:
CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for faculty positions.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/security-report/
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
