Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education. This tenure-track position focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and advancing research in mathematics education.

The appointee will engage in equity-focused teaching, service, and collaborations with local K-12 districts and CSU campuses. Strong commitment to inclusive excellence is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D. in mathematics education, statistics or data science education, or a related field with education research background.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence in higher education reflecting impacts on diverse students.
• Demonstrated potential for published scholarship in mathematics education.
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop equitable undergraduate mathematics courses for future mathematics educators and other students.
• Teach and develop graduate courses for educators enrolled in the Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators.
• Contribute to departmental and CSU efforts to develop, credential, and support K-12 mathematics teachers.
• Advise undergraduate and/or graduate students on academics and scholarly projects.
• Support initiatives to improve graduation and passing rates, including curriculum development.
• Maintain and engage in mathematics education scholarship (publications, presentations).
• Seek grant funds to support mathematics education research and professional development.
• Participate in university and broader mathematics education community service.

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in mathematics education or related field

Diversity–focused teaching aptitude

Scholarly communication in mathematics education

Commitment to diverse student populations

Master’s in mathematics or statistics (preferred)

Inclusive teaching strategies experience

Job description

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Job no: 559901
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education, statistics or data science education, or a related field (e.g., mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics) with a background in education research. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence in higher education that reflects an understanding of the impacts of race, ethnicity, and other identities on students.
• Demonstrated potential for published scholarship in mathematics education.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or other relevant mathematics or statistics experience in addition to a doctorate.
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.
• Potential to teach and engage in research within any subdiscipline(s) of mathematics education, especially in ways that complement the expertise of the current faculty.
• Potential for partnering with diverse urban K‑12 school districts and/or other diverse educational contexts on grants and professional development activities.
• Potential for obtaining external funding for mathematics education projects.
• Experience in scholarly communication in mathematics education (e.g., conference presentations and publications).
• Potential for supervising students’ mathematics education research projects.
• A record of contribution to service (e.g., committee work, engagement with equity and inclusion efforts).

Duties

• Teach and develop equitable undergraduate mathematics courses for future mathematics educators (including Mathematics Education majors and Liberal Studies majors) and other students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Mode of instruction may include in‑person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
• Teach and develop graduate courses for educators enrolled in the Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and CSU efforts to develop, credential, and support K‑12 diverse mathematics teachers.
• Advise undergraduate and/or graduate students (e.g., academic advising, scholarly projects).
• Support department and university initiatives to improve graduation and passing rates, including developing and improving curriculum.
• Maintain and engage in impactful mathematics education creative and scholarly activity (e.g., publications, presentations) that support research opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek grant funds to support both mathematics education research and professional development of in‑service preK‑12 mathematics teachers and/or CSULB faculty.
• Participate in service at all levels of the university and in the greater mathematics education community.

Employment Requirements

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, and state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.