Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 81,802 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education. The position focuses on preparing diverse students to become effective mathematics teachers, with teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

The mode may include in-person, hybrid, or online formats to support student success. The candidate will engage in research in mathematics education, contribute to equity initiatives,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education or related field with education research background.
• Degree must be completed by August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach equitable undergraduate math courses for future mathematics educators.
• Develop graduate courses for educators in the MS in Mathematics for Educators.
• Contribute to efforts to develop, credential, and support diverse mathematics teachers.
• Advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• May supervise student teachers.
• Pursue external funding for mathematics education projects.
• Engage in service at all levels of the university and discipline.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Diversity & inclusion

Mathematics education research

Scholarly communication

Education

PhD/EdD in mathematics education

Completion by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Position

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Effective Date

August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,330 to $8,000 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline

Review of applications to begin October 5, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

About the Institution

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the Seal of Excelencia in 2023 and is dedicated to serving diverse students through initiatives such as the Black Excellence Collegium, El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, and the President’s Equity and Change Commission. The university’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students, expanding access to higher education, promoting intellectual achievement, building community, and cultivating resilience.

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a center of scientific learning in Long Beach offering excellent educational opportunities. Our student‑centered instructional and research environment fosters equity, diversity, and access; mentors students for lifelong success by elevating character, skills, and mindset; creates scientific knowledge through research; and promotes science and mathematics in our community. The College’s mission is to educate the next diverse generation of scientists and mathematicians, as well as a science‑literate citizenry, through inclusive teaching and research programs.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Department welcomes tenure‑line candidates committed to the successful teaching and mentoring of all students. The department comprises 36 tenured/tenure‑track faculty across four collaborative disciplinary groups (theoretical math, applied math, statistics, math education). Faculty collaborate on innovative curriculum development, education research, advising, and the preparation of mathematics teachers. Current projects include partnerships with local school districts, community data‑science initiatives, and the CSU Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education, statistics or data science education, or related field with background in education research. Degree at the time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree 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 the lives and experiences of 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 an earned doctorate.
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body, including teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented groups.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom and a record of effectiveness and excellence in teaching in higher education.
• 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 to partner 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 efforts to include equity and inclusion) within the university or a relevant disciplinary context.

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. The 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).
• May supervise student teachers.
• 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 undergraduates and graduates.
• Seek grant funds to support both mathematics education research and professional development of in‑service pre‑K‑12 mathematics teachers and/or CSULB faculty.
• Participate in service at all levels of the university and in the greater mathematics education community.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s commitment to the academic success of all students and the CSU’s commitment to serving the peoples of California, who are diverse in terms of race and ethnicity, cultural identities, languages spoken, disability, neurodiversity, first‑generation and continuing‑generation college family histories, veteran status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, and many other dimensions.

How To Apply - Required Documentation

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single‑spaced).
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi‑finalist stage).
• Teaching Statement that addresses your ability to effectively teach, mentor, and support our diverse undergraduate and graduate students (maximum two pages, single‑spaced).
• Research/Scholarly Interests Statement (maximum two pages, single‑spaced).
• Copies of graduate/post‑baccalaureate transcripts; copies of undergraduate transcripts are not required but can be included.
• Copy of Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics or other relevant mathematics or statistics, if applicable.
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e‑transcript preferred, if available).

How to Apply

Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.

Contact

Dr. Tangan Gao, Department Chair
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Important Notice

CSULB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment for faculty that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Employment Requirements

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with the most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the 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. Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].

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, as well as 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. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.