Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Education

Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Mathematics

Starting Date: Fall 2026

The Department of Mathematics at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected starting date is August 25, 2026. We seek candidates with a robust research agenda in undergraduate mathematics education. In addition to maintaining their research program, we anticipate the successful candidate will collaborate within the department and college in developing, refining, and implementing evidence-based curricula for mathematics courses; provide course coordination; and contribute to instruction in undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses. While the successful candidate will be the first undergraduate mathematics education researcher to join our department, there is an active community of discipline-based education researchers in other departments in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

CSUSM is located on a beautiful 304-acre hillside 15 miles east of the ocean in San Diego County, an area known for its growing technology, cyber, and defense industries. Founded in 1989, CSUSM is a forward-thinking and dynamic university that is dedicated to the success of our students. Providing access to a high-quality education and educating the work force for local industry are key parts of CSUSM’s purpose. Moreover, CSUSM is well respected throughout the region for educating and training K-12 teachers, particularly in STEM fields. In 2022, CSUSM was ranked first in the nation in facilitating the upward social mobility of its students. To enable continued success in its mission, the university has an expanding student body and faculty, new buildings and infrastructure (construction just began on the new Integrated Science and Engineering Building), and new academic programs (e.g., engineering).

Our campus embraces student-focused learning and the teacher-scholar model. We offer hands-on and collaborative learning experiences, innovative technology, and academic programs relevant to the rapidly changing global environment. The campus has a STEM Center providing support to courses in STEM majors and a Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Education (CRESE) dedicated to enhancing STEM education and supporting an active and collaborative community of STEM education scholars. Further, CSUSM’s balance of research, teaching, and service makes it one of the most supportive campuses for faculty research among the CSUs.

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:

1. A letter of interest of one to two pages addressing how the candidate’s qualifications meet the specific needs of this position.
2. A curriculum vitae that outlines teaching experience, professional background, and publications.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy that includes teaching interests, experience, and the candidate’s perspective on facilitating student success in mathematics.
4. A research statement describing research accomplishments and future research goals.
5. Three letters of recommendation with at least one specifically addressing the candidate’s teaching. These will be submitted electronically per instructions found at www.mathjobs.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 www.mathjobs.org.

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. 

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