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The California State University

Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics

The California State University, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632


Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics

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Job no:

541104Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

FullertonCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Department of MathematicsCollege of Natural Sciences and MathematicsAssistant ProfessorFall 2025The Department of Mathematics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Applied Mathematics at the Assistant Professor level with appointment to begin in August 2025. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s Strategic Plan, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals are particularly encouraged to apply.PositionCSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. Candidates for this position should be applied mathematicians with a background in computation, numerical analysis, machine learning, and mathematical modeling (with preference for statistical modeling). Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in applied mathematics, conducting research resulting in publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, directing faculty-student collaborative research, and advising undergraduate students. The successful candidates will contribute to the mathematics community at CSUF through teaching, research, professional activities, and service on departmental and university-wide committees. In particular, they will be expected to solicit industrial consulting projects for students in the graduate program in applied mathematics, mentor the students in completing these projects, and participate in the transdisciplinary Center for Computational and Applied Mathematics (CCAM) within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.Required QualificationsPh.D. in Applied Mathematics. Alternatively, have a Ph.D. in Statistics with substantial training and expertise in Applied Mathematics. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the starting date.At least one year of post-doctoral experience either in research, teaching, or a related industrial field.Be able to teach and contribute to developing courses related to Applied Mathematics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.Have a well-defined research agenda in either Applied Mathematics or Applied Statistics with a clear vision of current and future work and how both undergraduate and graduate students will be involved in this work.Have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse campus community.Preferred QualificationsTransdisciplinary research experience in areas outside of mathematics (e.g., statistics, data science, machine learning, neuroscience, finance).Potential to mentor students in research and industrial consulting projects.A successful record of obtaining external funding.Teaching expertise in person and online/virtual environments.Application ProcedureA complete online application must be received by electronic submission in order to receive consideration. To apply, please visit

https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24794 . Please provide the following required materials:A cover letter addressing the following:

Required qualificationsPreferred qualificationsYour interest in this positionHow your professional aspirations align with the Department’s programs and activitiesHow your professional experience and interests link to issues in secondary and post-secondary education

Full Curriculum VitaeResearch statement, including a five-year research planTeaching statement, including commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse student populationCandidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence that addresses contributions and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in mathematics teaching and learning.Graduate transcripts (Unofficial transcripts accepted for application deadline – Official transcripts due no later than June 2025)Three letters of recommendation

On the references page of the online application, enter information for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application.The letters should speak to the candidate’s teaching and/or research potential as well as potential to be a productive member of the Department; at least one of the letters must reference the candidate’s teaching potential.

Application DeadlineTo be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by

October 13, 2024 . Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Anael Verdugo at averdugo@fullerton.edu . The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.About the Mathematics DepartmentThe Mathematics Department has 36 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and offers an undergraduate degree program with concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Teaching Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, and Pure Mathematics. The department also offers the following graduate degree programs: M.S. in Computational Applied Mathematics, M.S. in Statistics, and M.A. in Teaching Mathematics. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of our department culture. We are considered a leader in cutting edge and inclusive pedagogical practices.Computational Applied Mathematics at CSUFThe department has an active group of faculty whose teaching focuses on modeling and computation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and whose research is transdisciplinary with areas of expertise that include aerospace engineering, agent-based modeling, cellular biology, epidemiology, small-scale systems, wave-type phenomena, and stochastic processes.The University and CollegeCalifornia State University, Fullerton is one of the largest universities in California, serving over 40,000 students from Southern California and especially Orange County. It is the largest of the 23 California State University campuses, the largest and most diverse university system in the country, and one of the most affordable. CSUF is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and an eligible Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution.CompensationThe Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,925 to $12,594 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,206 to $7,350 per month.CSUF BenefitsAn excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities.Additional InformationMultiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.

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