Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics

California State University - Chico, Department of Mathematics and Statistics; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Chico is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to start Fall 2027. The successful candidate will lead undergraduate teaching, develop an active research program, and contribute to service on department, college, and university committees.

Teaching load is 12 credit hours per week per term; salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or a closely related field is required.
• Postdoctoral experience and an established research program preferred.
• University-level teaching experience and demonstrated scholarly activity are expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach general education and major math courses with a typical load of 12 credit hours per week.
• Develop and sustain an active research program and participate in scholarly activities and grants.
• Engage in service activities including advising and department, college, and university committees.

Skills

University-level teaching

Postdoctoral experience

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or closely related area

Job description

California State University Chico

The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2027

Department: Mathematics and Statistics, College: Natural Sciences

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $78,000 - $90,000 per year).

Initial Review Date: 10/29/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or closely related area. We are looking for candidates with postdoctoral experience, an established research program and successful university-level teaching.

Responsibilities

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching (general education and major courses; regular weekly teaching load is 12 credit hours), scholarship (research and grants), and service (student advising, serving on department, college, and university committees). Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

The Department

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics consists of 18 full-time faculty, 13 full-time equivalent lecturers, and around 120 math majors. We offer 4 options in the Bachelor’s degree: General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Statistics, as well as MS in Mathematics and MS in Data Science and Analytics. Current research interests in the Applied Mathematics group include: Fluid Dynamics, Biomathematics, Nonlinear PDE’s, Symmetries, and Conservation Laws. We place a high priority on quality teaching and engagement with students, and we also require and value research and service. We have a highly successful history of supporting undergraduate research.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Prof. V. Rosenhaus, Search Committee Chair
[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.