Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

Opt For Healthy Living; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education to join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The position is tenure‑track, located in Long Beach, CA, and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and engaging in scholarly activity.

We value candidates who address equity and inclusion, can work with diverse populations, and pursue externally funded research in mathematics education in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in mathematics education or related field with background in education research.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence in higher education with a focus on equity.
• Possible for published scholarship in mathematics education.
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teach equitable undergraduate mathematics courses for future mathematics educators and other students; instruction may be in person, hybrid, or online.
• Teach graduate courses for educators in the MS in Mathematics for Educators.
• Contribute to K‑12 diversity initiatives and credentialing efforts.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and support scholarly projects.
• Develop and improve curriculum to raise graduation and passing rates.
• Maintain active research and publications in mathematics education; engage in grant seeking.
• Participate in university and professional service related to mathematics education.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Scholarly publishing

Diversity & inclusion

Education research background

Education

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

Master's in mathematics or statistics (preferred)

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.